Actor Richard Riehle, of Office Space and Bridesmaids, dies at 78
Riehle, who played Tom Smykowski in Office Space and voiced Bumi on The Legend of Korra, died of natural causes, according to Collider.
Character actor Richard Riehle, known for roles in Office Space, Bridesmaids and The Fugitive, has died at the age of 78, according to Collider. He reportedly died of natural causes.
Riehle played Tom Smykowski in Mike Judge's 1999 comedy Office Space and appeared as Bill Cozbi in Bridesmaids. His film credits also include The Fugitive, and he voiced Bumi on the animated series The Legend of Korra.
Earlier in 2026 he starred in the Western Cowboy Killer alongside Robert Carradine. Several other projects of his remain in post-production.
A long screen career
Born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, on May 12, 1948, Riehle made his first on-screen appearance in a small part in 1975's Rooster Cogburn. His first speaking role came in the 1977 thriller Joyride, opposite Robert Carradine and Melanie Griffith.
He later replaced Jeffrey Jones as Principal Ed Rooney on the short-lived Ferris Bueller's Day Off sitcom and was a regular on the sitcom Grounded for Life.
Quick answers
How did Richard Riehle die?
He reportedly died of natural causes at the age of 78.
What was Richard Riehle's role in Office Space?
He played Tom Smykowski in Mike Judge's 1999 comedy.
Which animated series did Richard Riehle voice a character on?
He voiced Bumi on The Legend of Korra.