Who Was Richard Riehle? 'Office Space' Actor Behind the 'Jump to Conclusions' Mat Dies Aged 78

Office space actor Richard Riehle, known for the ‘jump to conclusions’ mat, dies aged 78 (Credit: Germar Derron/Wikimedia Commons Public Domain)

Richard Riehle, the veteran actor best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the cult comedy Office Space, has died aged 78, according to friends of the actor. His Hollywood career spanned decades and more than 400 film and television projects.

Friends of Riehle told TMZ that he died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The entertainment outlet reported his death on Monday, 19 October.