Matthew Gray Gubler was born on March 9, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aside from being an actor, he is also a director, sketch artist and a former fashion model. His 6"1 stance landed him a spot with DNA Model Management, Tommy Hilfiger and many fashion designers. Apparently, his youth did not become a hindrance for him to direct such projects like The Cactus That Looked Just Like a Man, Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern, and Dead or Retarded. Presently, he is part of the television show Criminal Minds where he plays Spencer Reid.
Special Agent Spencer Reid is amazingly brilliant. He graduated high school at the age of 12 and acquired a triple PhD at the age of 25. He usually helps the team by working on statistics and spotting complex patterns. He also serves as the group's handwriting analyst.
The dark circles around his eyes are natural.
The first time in years that Matthew wore matching socks, he sprained his ankle.
He was a magician from the age of 8 to 14.
Matthew has admitted to being a Star Wars fan, he says he is 100% obsessed with the movie.
Matthew auditioned for the role of Dr. Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds three times, and got the part after the fourth audition.
Matthew appeared in a Fatboy Slim Video called "Wonderful Night".
Matthew loves his last name and Monograms.
Matthew not only likes taking baths, he also likes carving pumpkins, playing badminton, eating cashews, and spending time with his friends and family.
Matthew is good friends with 2 of the band members from The Killers.
- How to Be a Serial Killer (2008) (post-production) - Bart
- Pornstar (2008) (post-production) - Ziggy
- "Criminal Minds" - Dr. Spencer Reid
- The Great Buck Howard (2008)
- Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (voice) - Simon
- RV (2006) - Joe Joe
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Intern #1
"My family still knows I'm an idiot, thank God!"
"I never in a million years thought I would be an actor."
"The toughest acting I've ever done was on those terrible runway catwalks."
"Why does everyone in L.A. dress like they are from some horrible version of the future?"