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Acting
Richard Riehle
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA
- Credits
- 313 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.0
Movie
8.0
Movie
Casino
7.2
Movie
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
7.5
Movie
The Fugitive
6.5
Movie
Bridesmaids
7.4
TV
Two and a Half Men
7.9
TV
Modern Family
7.4
Movie
Office Space
6.6
Movie
Lethal Weapon 4
7.6
Movie
The Man from Earth
7.6
TV
NCIS
8.2
TV
The Legend of Korra
6.1
Movie
Home on the Range
8.1
TV
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
6.2
Movie
Free Willy
7.5
Movie
Glory
8.4
TV
Star Trek: The Next Generation
5.5
Movie
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Acting credits 313
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Cowboy Killer Film | Cook Gerald |
| 2026 | Boris Is Dead Film | Hank |
| 2025 | We Meet Again Film | Richter |
| 2025 | 500 Fireflies Film | Oscar |
| 2025 | Tonic Film | Edward |
| 2025 | Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma Film | Santa Claus |
| 2024 | The Invisible Raptor Film | Sheriff Grimley |
| 2024 | Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Film | Nicolas Young |
| 2024 | Feeling Randy Film | Wilfred |
| 2024 | Sanity Film | Sheriff Huber |
| 2024 | Ambush at St. Mary's Film | Father Jacob |
| 2024 | Purgy's Film | Old Man |
| 2023 | Adventures of the Naked Umbrella Film | Granny |
| 2023 | Golden Vanity Film | Radio Announcer (voice) |
| 2023 | Invaders from Proxima B Film | Willy Felson |
| 2023 | Poor Paul Film | Grandpa Paul |
| 2023 | For Years to Come Film | Wally |
| 2023 | Old Man Jackson Film | Father Donovan |
| 2023 | Intern Film | CEO |
| 2023 | Fuzzy Head Film | Sheriff John Cunningham |
| 2022 | Surfside Girls TV | Old Man Olsen (5 ep) |
| 2022 | Madelines Film | Rory Devonshire |
| 2022 | Moon Manor Film | Gordon |
| 2021 | The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact Film | Henry Carter |
| 2021 | Far More Film | Father Joe |
| 2021 | Destination Marfa Film | Skeeter the cashier |
| 2021 | For the Hits Film | Grandpa George |
| 2021 | Digging to Death Film | Allen Palms |
| 2020 | Jimmy's Jungle Film | Grandpa Bell |
| 2020 | Faith Based Film | Herman |
| 2019 | 3 from Hell Film | Sheriff Wolf |
| 2019 | Limbo Film | Phil |
| 2019 | 15 Minutes at 400 Degrees Film | John |
| 2019 | Boomerang Film | |
| 2019 | The Meanest Man in Texas Film | Mr. Kilpatrick |
| 2019 | Chase Film | Turley |
| 2019 | PawParazzi Film | Bobby |
| 2019 | Now Apocalypse TV | Neil (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Nowhere, Michigan Film | Martin |
| 2018 | Living Room Coffin Film | Nate |
| 2018 | A Very Nutty Christmas Film | Drosselmeyer |
| 2018 | Puppy Star Christmas Film | Santa Claus |
| 2018 | Bullitt County Film | The Mr. |
| 2018 | The Invisible Mother Film | Archie |
| 2018 | Heels Film | Calvin |
| 2018 | West of Hell Film | The Conductor |
| 2018 | Fishbowl California Film | Glen |
| 2018 | The Acorn Film | Mr. Ives |
| 2018 | Deadman Standing Film | Clarence Potts |
| 2018 | 20 Weeks Film | Keenan |
| 2018 | Barry TV | Warden (2 ep) |
| 2018 | Bad Apples Film | Principal Dale |
| 2017 | Made Vicious Film | Lawyer Justice |
| 2017 | Aquarians Film | |
| 2017 | You Have a Nice Flight Film | Bob |
| 2017 | Fear, Inc. Film | Bill Peterson |
| 2017 | Breaking Legs Film | Principal Bater |
| 2017 | Pitching Tents Film | Grandpa |
| 2017 | Love at First Glance Film | Wally |
| 2017 | Miyubi Film | Grandpa |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | For Years to Come Film | Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Jack's Not Sick Anymore Film | Producer |