Richard Riehle, Office Space Actor, Dies at 78

Actor Richard Riehle has died at age 78 after passing away from natural causes at his Los Angeles home. The outlet reported the news on Monday following an incident that occurred last Thursday.

Riehle is best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the cult classic film "Office Space" released in 1999, a role where he helped spur the protagonist's rebellion against their employer. His extensive career includes over 400 films and television projects throughout his life as a character actor.

He also had memorable performances in other notable movies such as "Of Mice and Men," "The Fugitive," and "Casino." Additionally, he appeared in the film "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" alongside Melissa Joan Hart. The last time friends saw him was back in 2018 after filming a Lifetime holiday movie.