Richard Riehle, Smykowski from ‘Office Space,’ dies at 78: report
Actor Richard Riehle arrives at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on November 2, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Richard Riehle, the actor known for his role in cult classic “Office Space,” has died at age 78, according to TMZ.
What we know:
The outlet reported the actor died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles last Thursday.
Riehle has appeared in over 400 films and television projects throughout his career.
Why you should care:
One of his most notable roles came in the 1999 satirical black comedy film “Office Space” as Tom Smykowski, who unfortunate story helps spur the film’s protagonist to his own rebellion against their employer, tech firm Initech.
Big picture view:
As a character actor, Riehle also had memorable roles in several other movies, including “Of Mice and Men,” “The Fugitive,” and “Casino.”
The Source: This story was written with information provided by TMZ. This story was reported from Orlando.
