debut in  Rooster Cogburn,  a 1975 western film starring John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn.

He played an uncredited role in the movie.

Riehle married his wife, Jane Latham, in 1970. The couple share four children.

9 Riehle is seen above playing Eddie Carter on TV series  George Lopez,  alongside co-stars Belita Moreno, George Lopez, and Constance Marie.  ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection

9 Riehle shared four children with his wife, Jane Latham. (Riehle is seen above in 2018). Getty Images

The actor spoke about his love of the craft during a 2012 interview with Notre Dame Magazine.

 I always wanted the role that would bring something out of me, force me to find something extra,  he said.  The lead isn't always the best part in a play or a movie. 

During the interview, he shared that being a part of the cast in the 1989 Civil War film  Glory  was the  highlight  of his career.

 It was the most touching screenplay I'd ever read,  Riehle said.

9 Riehle began his career in regional theatre. He is pictured above in 1990.  NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection

9 Riehle (left) is seen above acting in comedy series  Better Off Ted,  alongside Jay Harrington and Richard McGonagle.  ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection

 I didn't have many scenes with Denzel Washington or Morgan Freeman . . . but to be a part of that cast was a highlight of my career,  he shared.

Riehle also spoke about his passion for taking on roles in independent films.

 As I get older, the roles may not be there as much on high-profile projects, but I'm always going to look for ways I can work and maybe even be a part of ways to change the business. When I work, I feel great. That doesn't ever have to stop,  he said.