What was Richard Riehle's net worth? Fortune explored after Office Space star dies at 78

Richard Riehle died of natural causes at the age of 78 on October 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.

Riehle was best known for his roles in Office Space, Star Trek, The Fugitive, Bridesmaids and more. Born on May 12, 1948, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Riehle earned a degree in speech and drama from the University of Notre Dame and an MFA from the University of Minnesota. He appeared in more than 400 projects in the entertainment industry over a career spanning five decades.

Celebrity Net Worth has estimated Riehle’s net worth at about $2 million at the time of his death. His acting career was the primary contributor in Riehle’s overall fortune. Before and during Riehle’s on-camera success, he was a deeply dedicated stage actor.

Riehle’s representatives at Artists & Representatives and Wright Entertainment confirmed in a statement that he died over the weekend.

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Fortune of Richard Riehle explored

Richard Riehle will be remembered as a prolific and celebrated actor in the Hollywood world.

Paying tribute to Riehle on his death in a statement, the representatives at Wright Entertainment Inc. said:

“A remarkable actor whose career in theatre, film, and television spanned nearly five decades and more than 400 projects, Richard leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.”

The statement continued:

“Beyond his immense talent, he will be remembered for his genuine goodness, boundless kindness, and unwavering generosity, particularly toward emerging actors and filmmakers, whom he encouraged and supported at every opportunity. Our industry has lost an exceptional talent, and our community has lost a truly wonderful man.”

Richard Riehle was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, to Mary Margaret and Herbert John Riehle. His mother was a nurse while his father worked as an assistant postmaster. He is of German and Irish descent. Riehle was one of the seven children of his parents.

The Star Trek actor started his career in theatre at the University of Notre Dame, followed by regional stage work and his screen debut in the 1977 movie Joyride. He fell into acting as a senior after realizing he could finish his degree in speech and drama.

Riehle professionally began working at the Meadow Brook Theatre in Rochester, Michigan. He then worked extensively in regional theatre, especially in the Pacific Northwest. He made his Broadway debut in Emily Mann’s Execution of Justice at the Virginia Theatre. After a break, he returned to Broadway as Pat McGloin in Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh and later appeared in the 2002 revival of Arthur Miller's The Man Who Had All the Luck.

During his theatre days, Riehle worked in productions such as Luther, Romeo and Juliet, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, while also stage-managing, building sets and handling costumes. He later studied German in Salzburg and Innsbruck and completed an MFA at the University of Minnesota.

His first on-screen role was in the 1977 road-trip film Joyride, where he appeared as an unnamed bartender. He continued working throughout the 1980s, gaining major attention with the 1989 Civil War drama Glory.

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Richard Riehle later connected with actor Joe Pesci on The Public Eye, which led to a role in Martin Scorsese's Casino and his signature role as Tom Smykowski in Office Space.

Riehle is survived by his wife, Jane Latham (to whom he was married since September 20, 1970), and their four children.

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