Richard Riehle
Acting
- Born:
- 1948-05-12
- Died:
- 2026-10-15
- Place of birth:
- Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
Richard Riehle (May 12, 1948 – October 15, 2026) was an American character actor born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he became involved with the university theater, and over nearly five decades appeared in more than 400 stage, film and television productions. He was best known as Tom Smykowski in Mike Judge's Office Space. His other films include The Fugitive, Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Bridesmaids, he made several appearances in the Star Trek franchise, and he played Santa Claus in a number of productions.
Known For
Filmography
The Cowboy Killer
Boris Is Dead
We Meet Again
500 Fireflies
Tonic
Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma
The Invisible Raptor
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Feeling Randy
Sanity
Ambush at St. Mary's
Purgy's
Adventures of the Naked Umbrella
Golden Vanity
Invaders from Proxima B
Poor Paul
For Years to Come
Old Man Jackson
Intern
Fuzzy Head
Surfside Girls
Madelines
Moon Manor
The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact
Far More
Destination Marfa
For the Hits
Digging to Death
Jimmy's Jungle
Faith Based
3 from Hell
Limbo
15 Minutes at 400 Degrees
Boomerang
The Meanest Man in Texas
Chase
PawParazzi
Now Apocalypse
Nowhere, Michigan
Living Room Coffin
A Very Nutty Christmas
Puppy Star Christmas
Bullitt County
The Invisible Mother
Heels
West of Hell
Fishbowl California
The Acorn
Deadman Standing
20 Weeks
Barry
Bad Apples
Made Vicious
Aquarians
You Have a Nice Flight
Fear, Inc.
Breaking Legs
Pitching Tents
Love at First Glance
Miyubi