Veteran Actor Richard Riehle, Known for ‘Office Space’ Role, Dies at 78
Character actor Richard Riehle passed away at 78 from natural causes at his Los Angeles home.
Richard Riehle, the veteran character actor who began in regional theater before an uncredited debut alongside John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn in Rooster Cogburn (1975), died at age 78 from natural causes at his Los Angeles residence. Over a fifty-year span he contributed to more than 400 film and television projects, with credits that include Free Willy, Wedding Crashers, Bridesmaids and the Air Bud series. His portrayal of the anxious Office Space employee who invents the “Jump to Conclusions” mat became a cult favorite.
In addition to on-screen work, Riehle was part of the voice ensemble that won a 2014 BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award for The Legend of Korra. Friends confirmed his death to local media.
Why it matters
Riehle’s death marks the loss of a prolific actor whose roles have become part of popular film culture.
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