RICHARD Riehle – best known for his role in the cult classic Office Space – has died aged 79.
The actor passed away at his Los Angeles homes last Thursday, reportedly dying of natural causes.
Richard boasted a broad and varied career, appearing in over 400 films and TV projects.
His most beloved role was that of Tom Smykowski in the iconic 90’s cult comedy – Office Space.
He portrayed the product manager who gets laid off from Initech, survives a hit-and-run accident, and lands a massive financial settlement that allows him to follow his dreams and build his prototype “Jump to Conclusions” mat.
Richards was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin in 1948.
He made his TV debut in 1979 with a tole in The Other Side of Hell, which aired on NBC.
Richard was also known for playing Walt Finnerty on the Fox sitcom Grounded for Life, which aired from 2001 to 2005.
His other movie credits included The Fugitive, Casino, Fried Green Tomatoes, Of Mice and Men, Bridesmaids and Deuce Bigalow.
On TV, he appeared in shows including The West Wing, ER, NCIS, Modern Family and Boston Legal.
He also appeared in multiple Star Trek series, including a memorable role as Batai in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Friends of the actor confirmed his death to TMZ on Monday, revealing that he died on Oct. 15 of natural causes.
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