Richard Riehle Dies At 78
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Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor whose bushy mustache and knack for portraying beleaguered middlemen made him a favorite of Hollywood casting directors for decades, has died, his representatives said Monday.
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“Beyond his immense talent, he will be remembered for his genuine goodness, boundless kindness, and unwavering generosity, particularly toward emerging actors and filmmakers, whom he encouraged and supported at every opportunity,” his talent agency and management company said in a statement.
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- 19 Oct
Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor whose bushy mustache and knack for portraying beleaguered middlemen made him a favorite of Hollywood casting directors for decades, has died, his representatives said Monday.
- 20 Oct
One of his most beloved roles was in the 1999 film “Office Space,” as Tom Smykowski, an expendable employee at Initech facing getting laid off despite insisting, “I have people skills!”
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20 Oct 'Office Space' star Richard Riehle dead at 78
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20 Oct Richard Riehle, actor in 'Glory' and 'Office Space,' dies
ABC News (US)
19 Oct Richard Riehle, character actor best known for ‘Office Space,’ dies at 78
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19 Oct ‘Office Space’ star Richard Riehle dead at 78
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