Biography
Richard Riehle is an American character actor. Born on 12 May 1948 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, he studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he took part in University Theatre productions, and later earned an MFA from the University of Minnesota.
Riehle began his career in regional theatre and made his Broadway debut in 1986 in Execution of Justice. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, including a notable role as Tom Smykowski in the 1999 film Office Space. Other credits include The Fugitive (1993), Casino (1995), and a recurring part as Walt Finnerty in the series Grounded for Life (2001–2005). He has also appeared multiple times in the Star Trek franchise.
