Matthew Gray Gubler is an Emmy award-winning multifaceted individual from Las Vegas, Nevada, who has excelled as an actor, director, comedian, painter, producer, and bestselling author/illustrator.
During his studies in film directing at New York University, Gubler interned with renowned filmmaker Wes Anderson, who subsequently offered him his first acting role as Bill Murray's loyal intern, "Nico," in the critically acclaimed film "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou." This initial breakthrough led to his iconic portrayal of the lovable genius Dr. Spencer Reid on the hit television series "Criminal Minds" for an impressive 15 seasons. Furthermore, he took on the role of director, helming 12 of the show's most highly rated episodes.
Gubler's creative endeavors extend beyond the realm of television, as he also co-created the viral internet comedy series "Matthew Gray Gubler: The Unauthorized Documentary," which humorously chronicled his supposedly outrageous behavior behind the scenes of the network crime drama.
His impressive list of accolades includes an Emmy win for "The Beauty Inside" in 2014 and the Best Actor Award from Screamfest for his performance in the cult comedy "Suburban Gothic" in 2015. Gubler has also lent his voice to the character Simon the Chipmunk in the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" franchise and has directed two music videos for the popular band "The Killers."
As an author and illustrator, Gubler has gained international recognition for his children's books, including "Rumple Buttercup" and "The Little Kid With the Big Green Hand," which have both become New York Times Bestsellers and have been translated into numerous languages worldwide.
Gubler's artistic talents extend beyond the written word, as he is also a skilled painter known for his expressionistic portraits of people, animals, and imaginary creatures. Furthermore, he is dedicated to using his platform to support charitable causes, particularly those that benefit artists with learning disabilities.
