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Beloved Star Trek & Halloween Star Richard Riehle Passes Away
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Richard Riehle, known for his roles in Office Space, Star Trek,
and Halloween II, has passed away at 78. The veteran actor
appeared in more than 400 film and television projects during
his career.

Riehle died of natural causes in Los Angeles, according to his
friends, TMZ reported. Born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in
1948, the actor was best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the
acclaimed workplace comedy Office Space. The film also featured
Jennifer Aniston and Ron Livingston.

Before beginning his acting career, Riehle studied at the
University of Notre Dame. He then received an MFA at the
University of Minnesota. The actor began his career in regional
theater, working in the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.

Riehle made his film debut in the 1975 Western Rooster Cogburn,
directed by Stuart Millar. The True Grit sequel featured Riehle
in an uncredited role alongside John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn.
He was also seen in movies including Glory, Shadows and Fog,
Free Willy, Black Rain, The Fan, Lethal Weapon 4,
Mighty Joe Young, Of Mice and Men, and more.

Riehle also appeared in numerous TV shows such as
Grounded for Life. He played the role of Walt Finnerty in the
popular sitcom. He was also featured on the Ferris Bueller TV
show as Ed Rooney. His other television credits included One Life
to Live, Dragnet, Quantum Leap, The Golden Girls, Roseanne,
The West Wing, ER, Modern Family, The Mindy Project, NCIS, and
The Middle.

Riehle also appeared in several Star Trek series. He played Batai
in Star Trek: The Next Generation and later portrayed Seamus
Driscol in Star Trek: Voyager. Later, he portrayed the character
of Jeremy Lucas on Star Trek: Enterprise. He also voiced Bumi in
The Legend of Korra.

ComingSoon sends condolences to Riehle's friends and family at
this time.



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On 10/19/26 5:02 PM, Your Name wrote:

   Beloved Star Trek & Halloween Star Richard Riehle Passes Away
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   Richard Riehle, known for his roles in Office Space, Star Trek,
   and Halloween II, has passed away at 78.

Oh, I really liked him. I am surprised he was only 78 though.

Anyway, he will be missed.

The veteran actor
   appeared in more than 400 film and television projects during
   his career.

   Riehle died of natural causes in Los Angeles, according to his
   friends, TMZ reported. Born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in
   1948, the actor was best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the
   acclaimed workplace comedy Office Space. The film also featured
   Jennifer Aniston and Ron Livingston.

   Before beginning his acting career, Riehle studied at the
   University of Notre Dame. He then received an MFA at the
   University of Minnesota. The actor began his career in regional
   theater, working in the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.

   Riehle made his film debut in the 1975 Western Rooster Cogburn,
   directed by Stuart Millar. The True Grit sequel featured Riehle
   in an uncredited role alongside John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn.
   He was also seen in movies including Glory, Shadows and Fog,
   Free Willy, Black Rain, The Fan, Lethal Weapon 4,
   Mighty Joe Young, Of Mice and Men, and more.

   Riehle also appeared in numerous TV shows such as
   Grounded for Life. He played the role of Walt Finnerty in the
   popular sitcom. He was also featured on the Ferris Bueller TV
   show as Ed Rooney. His other television credits included One Life
   to Live, Dragnet, Quantum Leap, The Golden Girls, Roseanne,
   The West Wing, ER, Modern Family, The Mindy Project, NCIS, and
   The Middle.

   Riehle also appeared in several Star Trek series. He played Batai
   in Star Trek: The Next Generation and later portrayed Seamus
   Driscol in Star Trek: Voyager. Later, he portrayed the character
   of Jeremy Lucas on Star Trek: Enterprise. He also voiced Bumi in
   The Legend of Korra.

   ComingSoon sends condolences to Riehle's friends and family at
   this time.

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