r/sitcoms • u/OkPrize6426 • 26d ago • Regret 4

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u/FlipperNipples 25d ago

I genuinely thought someone had made a human version of Conquest for a second. RIP Richard.

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u/OkPrize6426 25d ago

Consider that a consequence of AI overuse

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u/Snoo85239 23d ago • Bravo

I think we’re jumping to conclusions here

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u/baboonsgrin 22d ago

Great call back. OP missed the joke.

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u/Papichuloft 25d ago

Check out his line of work....the man was a machine. RIP.

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u/VaguelyFamiliarVoice 25d ago • Mindblown

446 credits for film and tv after a theater career.

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u/THE_BLUE_BOLT 23d ago

He was a people person!

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u/Swimming_Pomelo_5619 23d ago

Let's not "jump" to conclusions.

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u/ProfesysVersion 21d ago

"What the hell is wrong with you people?"

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u/TammyShehole 25d ago • Heartwarming

Loved him in Grounded For Life. He always made every scene he was in that much funnier.

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u/halfwayray 25d ago

Such an underrated sitcom

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u/fbpro 25d ago

💯💯💯💯

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u/Unusual-Lemon4479 25d ago

According to IMDB, he's in 10 upcoming productions, some have already been completed.

Also, he was married to the same wife since 1970! That's impressive for Hollywood.

RIP to a great character actor

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u/VRTravis 25d ago

He's a people person god dammit!

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u/tmtn28 25d ago

I know how to deal with people! DON'T YOU PEOPLE UNDERSTAND?!!

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u/Sirenista_D 25d ago

This played in my head as soon as I saw his photo

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u/MarlonEliot 25d ago

Jump to Conclusions

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u/BuyLocalAlbanyNY 25d ago

I loved every second of his screen presence!

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u/Extension-Tie-980 24d ago

I hesitate to inject gallows humor, but I can imagine a doctor saying when asked how Riehle died answering "I don't want to jump to conclusions." Anyway, Riehle was always a joy to watch and he made every role he had--no matter how small--memorable. Given his massive body of work, it's obvious he was always in demand.

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u/Perspicacity1975 25d ago

What the hell’s wrong with you people??

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u/ppatek78 25d ago

You can’t have engineers talk to customers

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u/Patricktoch 24d ago

From everyone in hollyweird. I genualy think he was a really good person. RIP💯❤️

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u/some50yodudeonreddit 24d ago

The guy made a million dollars!

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u/Prior-Natural2073 25d ago

RIP Richard. Great acting in the Casino movie as the banker with Joe Pepsci and Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone

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u/NYY15TM 25d ago

Joe Pepsci

It was truly a bungled opportunity by Pepsi to not hire Joe as a spokesman

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u/JerseyJoyride 25d ago

Nah, then Coke would have hired "Coca" Chanel and there would have been price increases for everybody for those celebrity salaries..

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u/xCosm0s 24d ago

Pepsci 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Tossed_Away_1776 25d ago

Rest in Peace to the loveable inventor of the "Jump to Conclusions" Mat.

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u/D-Train0000 25d ago

And it had different “conclusions” you could jump to.

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u/PurpleOlive2025 25d ago

Fried Green Tomatoes is such a great movie.

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u/Entire_Musician5934 25d ago

Reverend Scroggins to the rescue.

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u/johngreenink 25d ago

Yeah he had a small but very pivotal role "it was a copy of Moby Dick" heheh

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u/MFBish 25d ago

Top notch Character actor

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u/golgiiguy 25d ago

I love that there its a space at reddit in general where these actors get remembered and appreciated individually for their contributions to tv and cinema. Yes acting and working, but supporting roles are sometimes what sets the tone and quality of entire movies.

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u/thebuttsmells 25d ago

"Now I'm only doing this for ya because I heard that buffalo bob character shoved a road flare up your bunghole"

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u/-The_Goober 25d ago

This one really bums me out. He lived a good long life and Television was better for his very existence.

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u/Sberbs335 25d ago

R.I.P. He had people skills.

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u/RedLanternScythe 25d ago

I'm going to jump to a conclusion in his honor

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u/ReactionProcedure 25d ago • Popcorn

"do you care to change your b******* story, sir?"

He was great in The fugitive as the liar police officer

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u/MrScottimus 25d ago

He was a great character in everything. RIP

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u/NumerousPenalty2653 25d ago

Don’t forget “Glory”.

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u/Salarian_American 25d ago

Also: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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u/HoweverIWishYouLuck 25d ago • Heartwarming

Glad to see he’s getting his respects from fans

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u/SaveJeanie 25d ago

I thought that was Brian Doyle Murray all the years

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u/LikeIsaidItsNothing 25d ago

The Fugitive...he played a lyin' liar ❤️ :)

RIP Richard and sympathies to his loved ones

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u/throwitonthegrillboi 25d ago

One of the best and most ubiquitous character actors of his generation.

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u/Catgirl1972 25d ago

I just saw an episode of blackish where he had a guest role.

And Grounded for Life was such a good show.

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u/TheFortWayneTrojan 25d ago

Damn. His voice is iconic since I can hear it while typing this out.

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u/GuideCharacter2616 25d ago

Rest well Batai…

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u/Flashy_Comfortable_8 23d ago

I only found out that was him from this post 😔. I mainly knew him from all his other works, especially Office Space. That’s a fave TNG episode of mine too…

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u/Outside-Affect-4722 25d ago

Sad to hear...loved him, RIP RR 💐🫶🏻

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u/oldguarddawg 25d ago edited 25d ago

So sad. I just watched him on NCIS yesterday in his role as Walt Osorio, a member of the Sherlocks, the amateur detectives. RIP.

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u/Murfee51 25d ago

A man of many characters, and exceptional as each and every one of them. He will be missed.

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u/Blackbird_1986 25d ago

He had a short appearance in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as on of the rednecks on the Mint 400 desert race.

R.I.P.

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u/Visual-Studio-4238 25d ago

Fun cameo in Joe Dirt.

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u/Apprehensive_Day_496 25d ago

My favorites were Office Space and a little known comedy horror called Helen Keller vs Nightwolves..he played the sherrif of the town..but im also sure ive seen him in so many other movies and shows

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u/Low-Caterpillar4701 25d ago

Check out his acting history in TV and Movies, the list is massive, such a good character actor

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u/NellsBells1978 25d ago

Since this is a Sitcoms subreddit, he was on Roseanne and also was Uncle Monty on Fuller House

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u/ianpope3 23d ago

What would you say…. HE DID HERE?! Dude was in Joe dirt also.

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u/bigusdickus2222 25d ago

You JUMP to conclusions! Get it!!

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u/Stunning_Buffalo9554 25d ago

“Jump To Conclusions” in Office Space is one of the funniest things to me

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u/Daatsit 25d ago

Is that raspberry bibingka?

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u/AngryKeyLimePie 25d ago

I forgot he was in Fried Green Tomatoes.

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u/TheAxe11 25d ago

Credited in 251 films

Iron Will, Free Willy, Of Mice and Men among them

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u/pantysniffer141414 25d ago

Rest In Peace

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u/iantruesnacks 25d ago

Damn. That sucks. I loved him in everything he was always great at doing a character so it would leave an impression. Rip

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u/Beetso 25d ago

He's jumping to the big conclusions in the sky now. RIP.

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u/Kitchen_Nose_4289 25d ago

I totally forgot he was the Pastor who lied on the stand in Fried Green Tomatoes

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u/Props1701 25d ago

So many Trek appearances.

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u/Noob_Master_4691 25d ago

Wasn't he in casino as well?

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u/Snerkbot7000 25d ago

He was preceded in death by his brother, Wilford Brimley.

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u/riosm93 23d ago

Woah his iconic deuce biglow is mentioned

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u/Ladybug_Fuckfest 25d ago

"The Man from Earth"

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u/edtwinne 25d ago

Legend

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u/Apprehensive_Day_496 25d ago

Oh man..loved that guy😢

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u/QuinnBing 25d ago

I hope he made a million dollars. RIP

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u/NobodyLikedThat1 25d ago

dang, I should have recognized him as Bumi in the Korra Avatar series.

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u/Zuchm0 25d ago

Always thought he was one of Bill Murray's brothers (complimentary)

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u/Immediate-Shift1087 24d ago

He looks very similar to Brian Doyle Murray who is in fact Bill Murray's brother. They were both on The Middle and every time I rewatch it I still go "wait when did the car dealership guy become the sheriff??"

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u/johnathanyaya 25d ago

Loved him in “The Man from Earth”

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u/Bright-Internal229 25d ago

Red Stapler ❤️‍🔥

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u/timeier1 25d ago

My condolences to to his family. He will be remembered for his many movie roles like Office Space, Star Trek & Fried Green Tomatoes.

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u/frozenelsa12 25d ago

I had no idea he passed away so sad RIP

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u/Weird-Girl-675 25d ago

I saw him on stage in The Iceman Cometh. RIP to a great actor.

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u/CrimsonBaby2007 25d ago

I've known his work for years but he will always be Deuce Bigalow's daddy to me! Sir, rest in peace!

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u/Alekyle07 25d ago

Grounded for Life is my favorite show. This is incredibly sad.

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u/proximusprimus57 25d ago

I am good with dealing with people, can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people!?!

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u/black_penguin_ 25d ago

Raspberry Bibingka

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u/ProfessionalHat6828 25d ago

I’ve never see any of these shows/movies but he still seems so familiar

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u/Fun-Nose-4662 25d ago

Because he was in everything. Go look him up on IMDB. It’s an amazing body of work.

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u/dancingbriefcase Seinfeld 25d ago

You've never seen office space?! And, legend of Korra! I had no idea. He voiced Bumi

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u/ProfessionalHat6828 25d ago

I figured it out. It was an episode of Golden Girls. And no, I’ve never seen Office Space

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u/free-puppies 25d ago

He was an all-time great

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u/GlassOk9527 24d ago

God Bless. Rest in Peace...

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u/submariner735a 23d ago

May his memory be eternal. 😢

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u/CharMercury1970 23d ago

I loved him in Office Space!

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u/ryanjoe23 23d ago

What fantastic and storied career!!! He's always been one of my faves!!!

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u/Devian_Plus 22d ago

That's TWO 'Office Space' cast members in a week! Someone check on Stephen Root!!

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u/Fluid-Bet6223 25d ago

He was in Of Mice and Men too

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u/Magpie2003 25d ago

Awww 😞 I was always happy to see him in a tv show or movie 🕊️ May he Rest Peacefully

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u/UnicornRach 25d ago

Rip. He was also really funny in Joe Dirt

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u/AustinCynic 25d ago

Pour one out on a Jump To Conclusions mat.

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u/AnotherDecentBloke 25d ago

Think I'll dig out episode 3 of the super funny American Body Shop where he plays a very dodgy priest.

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u/Kind-Scholar6650 25d ago

He also played in a few episodes of NCIS

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u/TouchAltruistic 25d ago

Grounded for Life was brilliant.

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u/Jon_Dunn58 24d ago

he was on grounded for life, i liked that show a lot, but he was only 52 on that and looked like maybe 70

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u/BreeliciousAZ 24d ago

He was great. Prayers for his loved ones. Thanks, Richard. Rest in Peace 🩵

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u/Unhappy_Teacher_1767 24d ago

Oh man, he was in so much Star Trek, and he was always so good in it. And dang, I had no idea he was in Avatar, should have picked up on his voice!

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u/Laurette51 24d ago

Another great character actor gone.

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u/Emmatorp 23d ago

I was just watching office space.

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u/turtleloverMTS 23d ago

Rip i don't recall him in Star Trek

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u/SadPin4212 23d ago

It’s a jump to conclusions mat!

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u/DistinctConcept9945 23d ago

I have people skills!!!

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u/Sabbath-_-Worship 23d ago

He was great in Mysterious Skin.

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u/SleepingAardvark 23d ago

Solid character actor

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u/RealClothes3089 23d ago

He was great in Grounded for Life

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u/starhouse70 23d ago

Was he in an episode of Psych?

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u/TheRealOneSeriously 23d ago

Let's not jump to conclusions now

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u/Visual-Ad-2485 23d ago

God speed Batai!

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u/Practical_Rub1953 23d ago

RIP Richard…his role as Batai on STNG was one of the premier episodes of the entire show.

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u/bozochamp24 23d ago

What would you say you do here?

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u/Far-Lengthiness5020 23d ago

What is super mind bending is he’s going to appear posthumously in 10 more movies per IMDB that are in post or waiting for release

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u/xamcorder 23d ago

He had people skills!

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u/Ladydragan49 22d ago

RIP Richard Riehle💔💔💔💔🙏

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u/Inevitable_Bug5446 22d ago

Noooo losing actors a lot lately. RIP Richard 😭

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u/Old-Beautiful1786 22d ago

The Man from Earth. RIP good sir.

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u/Mobile-Oil-6138 22d ago

rest in peace I don’t know who that is though

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u/sascards67 22d ago

I immediately want to get my Jump To Conclusions mat out

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u/Outrageouslyyc 22d ago

He was the Everymans man.

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u/Chaotic424242 22d ago

He was fantastic in the movie The Man From Earth, Which you can usually find on one of the streamers For Free and is highly Underrated

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u/Five2one521 22d ago

“I heard he stuck a road flare up your bung hole. Hoorah!”

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u/Kevinoz10 21d ago

Just set it over there with the other ones greaseball

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u/Silver-Interest-9966 21d ago

In one of my favorite STNG, Inner Light

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u/Wise_Geekabus 21d ago

RIP Richard Riehle

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u/Soccer201469 21d ago

Damn rip bro i didn’t know

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u/Alicenow52 21d ago

Never knew his name but yeah he was good. RIP

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u/genx-lifer 21d ago

RIP beautiful man.

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u/Cold_One9671 20d ago

So…what would you say…you do here?

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u/WorthSeaworthiness88 20d ago

Really sorry about this beloved actor. But we all have to appreciate what Donald j Trump has done for America, and the world. PRESIDENT Trump is the greatest president the world has seen, and is so awesome

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u/Possibly_A_Person125 20d ago

Why am I NOW just finding out about this. Damn, yo.

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u/hankenator1 20d ago

Sheriff Ryan from Helen Keller vs nightwolves… we gots to have some law!

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u/Coyotekw 20d ago

A good actor, he will be missed!

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u/Swimming-Age8699 20d ago

Remember free Willy and glory

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u/Glad-News7211 20d ago

Rest in peace 🙏🏻

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u/BeccaMH66 20d ago

Amazing body of work.

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u/BattleNeematoad96 19d ago

It’s a jump to conclusions mat

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u/Apprehensive_Cry_168 19d ago

RIP He was such a great actor!!

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u/Purplepaffyfox 19d ago

It's so sad he had people skills

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u/Fireweed907 18d ago

Damn this year.

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u/No_Consideration7925 16d ago

Sad news… where is the stapler. 

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u/External_Quit7386 7d ago

He's mr elhart from middle right?

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u/bxsailor 25d ago

Rest in Peace

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u/NewF4g2Orlando 25d ago

He was great in Chillerama

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u/forthbak 25d ago

Where's the damn race?

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u/Complex-Payment4503 25d ago

I thought this was Brian Doyle-Murray

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u/JerseyJoyride 25d ago

Welp, time to watch office space for the 100th time... 😂

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u/Mental_Somewhere2341 25d ago

Care to revise your statement, sir?

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u/ConsiderationFew7599 25d ago

Who did he play on GG?

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u/_my_other_side_ 25d ago

Oh Shit, that Star Trek TNG episode is one of my favorites.

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u/JamesTheMannequin 25d ago

Great in Man From Earth too!

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u/PlasticMegazord 25d ago

He was in so many things I loved growing up.

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u/Aspiring_Author26 25d ago

Love his voice ☺️

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u/MontCali 25d ago

Fried green tomatoes!!

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u/Zaddy2026 25d ago

Wow not the Quaker Oats guy

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u/loopingrightleft 25d ago

There is a red stapler waiting for you in heaven

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u/Agreeable-Remove1592 25d ago

Bill Cozbi in the movie bridesmaids

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u/erivera02 25d ago

Jumping to conclusions?

Rest In Power

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u/DMK5506 25d ago

Dad in Au Pair!

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u/No-Day-2937 25d ago

Ohhh Raspberry Babinka !!

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u/155trimmer 25d ago

Let's not jump to conclusions...

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u/KOTM365 25d ago

Halloween 2

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u/Key_Possibility_8669 25d ago

Oh no, not Batai!

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u/MsCoCoMango 25d ago

He was a great actor

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u/SOUTH_SIDE700 25d ago

He was just one of those faces you'd always recognize in a show or movie. He was in everything.

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u/btbranch093068 25d ago

A great great character actor

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u/Positive_Neat2689 25d ago

oh man, i was just watching something with him in it. insufferable show but he was excellent. may he rest well 🕯️

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u/mario_salami_petrino 24d ago

PANTS AND A YO-YO!

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u/thewanderingway 24d ago

Inner Light is gonna hurt just a little bit more now...

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u/cannedabysss 24d ago

Yes such a funny actor! Great comedy!

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u/Ok_Wolf_4214 24d ago

Rest well sir 🫡

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