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Character actor Richard Riehle, known for 'Office Space,' dies at 78

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Richard Riehle, a character actor best known for his role in the comedy Office Space, has died at age 78. Fox News reported that he died this past weekend, and coverage describes him as having appeared in more than 400 screen projects over nearly five decades. Outlets say he often played authority figures and was also skilled at comedy, with films including Casino and Glory among his credits.

Left-leaning outlets NBC News and Rolling Stone emphasize his bushy mustache, his knack for playing beleaguered middlemen and his scene-stealing turns, citing his popularity with casting directors and listing films such as Casino and Bridesmaids. Alternative outlets The A.V. Club and /Film focus on Office Space and his overall screen work, with /Film adding his Star Trek roles and more than 40 years in the industry. Right-leaning outlets Fox News and the Washington Times highlight his film credits and career length, while the Washington Times also stresses his authority-figure parts and comedic range. All sources agree he died at 78 and is remembered for Office Space.

How the sides differ Left sources focus on his scene-stealing supporting roles; right sources list his film credits and career length; alternative sources stress Office Space.

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Left · 2 sources NBC NewsRichard Riehle, character actor best known for ‘Office Space,’ dies at 78

Rolling StoneRichard Riehle, Character Actor and ‘Office Space’ Scene-Stealer, Dead at 78

Leads with his bushy mustache, scene-stealing turns and roles as beleaguered middlemen, citing his long popularity with casting directors. Lists films such as Casino and Bridesmaids.

Alternative · 2 sources The A.V. ClubR.I.P. Richard Riehle, Office Space actor

/FilmRichard Riehle, Office Space And Star Trek Character Actor, Dead At 78

Leads with his Office Space role and total screen credits, with /Film also highlighting his Star Trek work and 40-plus years in the industry. The tone is tribute-style.

Right · 2 sources Fox News'Office Space' star Richard Riehle dead at 78

Washington TimesRichard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in 'Glory' and 'Office Space,' dies

Leads with Office Space and Casino and his 400-plus projects across nearly five decades, per Fox News. The Washington Times stresses his authority-figure parts and comedic range.