Richard Riehle, Beloved 'Office Space' Actor With 400 Credits, Dies at 78

Richard Riehle, the character actor whose face popped up in roughly 400 film and TV projects, has died at 78. Friends of the actor confirmed to TMZ that he passed away October 15th of natural causes. Page Six reached out to his reps for comment but did not receive a response.

Riehle is best known for his role in the 1999 cult comedy“Office Space,”a movie that became a touchstone for anyone who’s ever sat through a pointless staff meeting. But his career was way bigger than one film. Over decades of work, he racked up around 400 credits, which means he was part of more of your favorite movies and shows than you probably realize.

The tributes pouring in are less about red carpets and more about that familiar feeling of spotting him on screen and smiling. That’s the legacy of a great character actor: you may not always know the name, but you never forget the face. What’s your favorite Richard Riehle role? Drop it in the comments and let’s build a proper watchlist.