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:

ÿÿ Beloved Star Trek & Halloween Star Richard Riehle Passes Away
ÿÿ -------------------------------------------------------------
ÿÿ Richard Riehle, known for his roles in Office Space, Star Trek,
ÿÿ 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
ÿÿ appeared in more than 400 film and television projects during
ÿÿ his career.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2209702-star-trek-halloween- star-richard-riehle-passes-away-obituary>

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