Actor Richard Riehle, ‘Office Space’ Performer, Dies at 78
Actor Richard Riehle, best known for his role as Tom Smykowski in the film 'Office Space,' has died at the age of 78 in Los Angeles. His death was attributed to natural causes by friends. Riehle had a prolific career,…
Terre Haute, IN, October 19, 2026 —
Actor Richard Riehle, known for playing Tom Smykowski in the film Office Space, has died at 78 in Los Angeles. Friends attributed his death to natural causes.
The information provided does not specify when Riehle died or identify the friends who attributed his death to natural causes. It also does not give further details about the circumstances of his death.
Riehle had a prolific acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. His screen work included the Star Trek franchise and the film Bridesmaids, as well as his role in Office Space. No additional titles, dates or details about his individual roles were provided.
His portrayal of Tom Smykowski in Office Space is identified as the role for which he was best known. The available information does not include details about the character or the production, and offers no further account of Riehle’s career beyond his appearances across film and television.
Further information about his personal life, survivors, funeral arrangements or memorial plans was not provided. The details available establish his age, his death in Los Angeles, the cause attributed by friends and several works associated with his career, but do not include a timeline or additional statements from people close to him.
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