Matthew Gray Gubler (born March 9, 1980) is an American actor, director, fashion model and painter. He is best known for his role as criminal profiler Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show Criminal Minds, of which he has also directed eight episodes. Gubler has appeared in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, (500) Days of Summer, Life After Beth, Suburban Gothic, and as the voice of Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks and its three sequels.

Biography

Gubler divides his time among Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York City.

In 2009 Gubler dislocated his knee while dancing. The injury required three surgical procedures and the use of a cane for nearly a year.

On October 27, 2014, Gubler became an ordained minister. He performed the wedding of former Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster and his best friend, Steve Damstra, on November 29, 2014.

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