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Richard Riehle

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Richard Riehle

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

8.1

Columbo

1971 · TV Series · Crime · Drama

7.6

NCIS

2003 · TV Series · Crime · Drama

7.8

ER

1994 · TV Series · Drama

7.9

Psych

2006 · TV Series · Drama · Comedy

7.3

Mom

2013 · TV Series · Comedy · Drama

8.0

Quantum Leap

1989 · TV Series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure

7.0

L.A. Law

1986 · TV Series · Drama · War & Politics

7.9

Barry

2018 · TV Series · Comedy · Crime

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