Why The Warden From Barry Looks So Familiar
Sophia Hammond
Updated on March 08, 2026
If you are a fan of early '00s sitcoms, you might also recognize Richard Riehle from his 45 episodes on the Fox/WB comedy "Grounded For Life." He played the patriarch of the dysfunctional family and regularly appeared in a recurring role throughout the series. Meanwhile, if you're a fan of "Avatar: The Last Airbender," you might also recognize Riehle's voice as the voice behind Bumi in the hit animated series.
Later in the decade, Riehle would appear in a duo of horror films. The actor showed up as Jim Permatteo in the slasher send-up "Hatchet" and played the role of Buddy the Night Watchman in Rob Zombie's "Halloween 2." In between the two, the performer also had a 10-episode stint on "The Young and the Restless," as, surprise, Warden McQueen.
In the years since, the actor has had a smörgåsbord of roles, with some of his most notable projects being "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer," "A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas," "Texas Chainsaw 3D," "Transformers: Age of Extinction," and "3 From Hell." He also had two-episode stints on both "NCIS" and "Drunk History," as well as guest appearances on popular sitcoms like "Mom," "Two and a Half Men," and "Modern Family." With his latest role in "Barry," Riehle doesn't show any signs of slowing down any time soon.