‘Office Space’ star Richard Riehle dead at 78

See more of our coverage in your search results. “Office Space” icon Richard Riehle has died. He was 78 years old. Friends of the actor confirmed his death to TMZ on Monday, revealing that he died on Oct. 15 of natural causes. Page Six has reached out to reps for comment but did not receive any at the time of publication. Getty Images for Starz Entertainment LLC. Riehle’s acclaimed career spanned decades as he appeared in 400 projects. He was best known for his role as the hilarious product manager Tom in the cult-favorite movie, “Office Space.” In the movie, his character was laid off from company Initech, and then receives a large settlement after surviving a serious car accident. He uses the money to start his own ” “Jump to Conclusions” mat. Riehle was best known for his role as Tom in the movie “Office Space.” (He is seen above acting in the movie). 20th Century Fox He plays a product manager who gets laid off in the movie, alongside co-stars Ron Livingston and Mike Judge. (Riehle is seen above in the movie). 20th Century Fox Riehle was also known for his roles in “Casino” and “The Man from Earth.” In addition, the actor had roles in hits like fan-favorite movie “Bridesmaids” and TV series such as “The Mind Project” and “The Neighbors.” He won numerous awards at various international film festivals for his work, including a Los Angeles Film Award for “Best Supporting Actor” for his role in the 2017 movie “You Have a Nice Flight.” Recently, he played Nicolas Young in the 2024 Hallmark movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” which was loosely inspired by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s romance. The actor also starred in various movies like “Bridesmaids” and TV series such as “The Mindy Project.” Getty Images He won numerous awards for his work. Getty Images for Hallmark Media Riehle was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Notre Dame before receiving his MFA from the University of Minnesota, according to Entertainment Weekly. He began his career in regional theatre, and later made his on-screen debut in “Rooster Cogburn,” a 1975 western film starring John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn. He played an uncredited role in the movie. Riehle was married to Jane Latham. The couple share four children. Riehle is seen above playing Eddie Carter on TV series “George Lopez,” alongside co-stars Belita Moreno, George Lopez, and Constance Marie. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Riehle shared four children with his wife, Jane Latham. (Riehle is seen above in 2018). Getty Images The actor spoke about his love of acting during a 2012 interview with Notre Dame Magazine. “I always wanted the role that would bring something out of me, force me to find something extra,” he said. “The lead isn’t always the best part in a play or a movie.” During the interview, he shared that being a part of the cast in the 1989 Civil War film “Glory” was the “highlight” of his career. “It was the most touching screenplay I’d ever read,” Riehle said. “I didn’t have many scenes with Denzel Washington or Morgan Freeman . . . but to be a part of that cast was a highlight of my career,” he shared. Riehle also spoke about his passion for taking on roles in independent films. “As I get older, the roles may not be there as much on high-profile projects, but I’m always going to look for ways I can work and maybe even be a part of ways to change the business. When I work, I feel great. That doesn’t ever have to stop,” he said. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!