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REMEMBERING RICHARD RIEHLE, 78

Richard Riehle was one of those actors whose face could make a scene feel familiar before he said a word. For many viewers, he will always be Tom Smykowski in Office Space.

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REMEMBERING RICHARD RIEHLE, 78

Recorded 2026-10-19 · In Memoriam

Richard Riehle was one of those actors whose face could make a scene feel familiar before he said a word.

For many viewers, he will always be Tom Smykowski in Office Space.

TMZ reports that Riehle has died at seventy-eight.

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Reporting: TMZ · NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE · GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE

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