Matthew Gray Gubler
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Matthew Gray Gubler | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, sketch artist |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Height | 1.87 |
| Website | http://www.matthewgraygubler.com |
Matthew Gray Gubler (born March 9, 1980) is an American actor, film director, sketch artist, and former fashion model. He made his debut in the film The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) as Intern #1, and is best known for his role as the young genius Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show Criminal Minds. Gubler created several movies that were mostly filmed in his hometown of Las Vegas as well as New York City, prior to his graduation from Tisch.
Biography
He is a high school graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts, where he majored in acting, because the school didn't offer his first love, filmmaking.[1] He is a college graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in film directing. He also attended UC Santa Cruz.
Gubler's parents were both born in Las Vegas and his mother, Marilyn Gubler, was the first woman to serve as Republican state Chairman. His grandfather Maxwell Kelch was the first president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and founded Las Vegas' first radio station (KENO). Gubler's sister Laura Dahl is a fashion designer who is based in New York City. He has a brother who is twelve years his junior, who appeared in the music video for Reagan by Whirlwind Heat (which Gubler directed).[citation needed]
Career
Gubler worked as a model to put himself through film school, working with DNA Model Management, Tommy Hilfiger, Sisley, Marc Jacobs among others. He was also ranked #46 on models.com list of top 50 male models. Gubler was interning for Wes Anderson at the same time he was modeling, and Anderson encouraged him to audition for a part in his movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Gubler did, and landed the role of Nico (a.k.a Intern #1). This led to his role as Dr. Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds. He had a small role in the 2006 film RV as the disreputable Joe Joe and voiced the character of Simon in 2007's Alvin and the Chipmunks, alongside Jason Lee, Justin Long and Jesse McCartney.
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Filmmaking
While making The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Gubler made the documentary entitled Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal, a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the film, which was later included in some DVD releases.[2] Gubler has directed and starred in a series of self-deprecating mockumentaries called Matthew Gray Gubler: the Unauthorized Documentary in which he parodies Hollywood behavior, which are filmed while on the set of Criminal Minds. A follow-up "Matthew Gray Gubler: The Authorized Documentary" was also made, although only one episode is currently available.[1][3] He directed, edited, and co-produced the music video for "Don't Shoot Me Santa" by the rock band The Killers.[3]
Filmography
Acting
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou | Intern #1 (Nico) | |
| 2005 - present | Criminal Minds | Dr. Spencer Reid | |
| 2006 | RV | Joe Joe | |
| 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks | Simon Seville | Voice |
| 2008 | The Great Buck Howard | The Assistant | |
| 2008 | How to Be a Serial Killer | Bart | |
| 2009 | (500) Days of Summer | Paul | |
| 2009 | Pornstar | Ziggy | |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Simon Seville | Voice[4][5] |
| 2010 | Rapunzel | Young Prince Flynn | Voice |
Directing
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2001 | Claude: A Symphony of Horror | |
| 2001 | Dead or Retarded | |
| 2004 | The Cactus That Looked Just Like a Man | Also writer, cinematographer, producer and editor. |
| 2005 | Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal | Also writer, cinematographer, producer and editor |
| 2006 | Whirlwind Heat's music video for Reagan | |
| 2007 | The Killers' music video for "Don't Shoot Me Santa" | |
| 2006 | Matthew Gray Gubler:The Unauthorized Documentary Episode 1 | |
| Matthew Gray Gubler:The Unauthorized Documentary Episode 2 | ||
| Matthew Gray Gubler:The Unauthorized Documentary Episode 3 | ||
| Matthew Gray Gubler:The Unauthorized Documentary Episode 4 | ||
| Matthew Gray Gubler:The Unauthorized Documentary Episode 5 | ||
| Matthew Gray Gubler:The AUTHORIZED Documentary Episode 1 |
References
- ^ a b "LIFE ON THE COUCH: Las Vegan Gubler enjoying his accidental acting career." ReviewJournal.com. 29 January 2007.
- ^ Matthew Gray Gubler biography. tv.com.
- ^ a b Bornfeld, Steve. "STARS ARE BORN: They're Gonna Live Forever." Las Vegas Review Journal. 9 March 2008.
- ^ "'Alvin And The Chipmunks' Producers Reveal 'Squeakuel' Details -- And The Chipettes Are In!". 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ "Justin Long Confirms 'Chipmunks' Sequel, But Will The Chipettes Be In It?". 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-07-28.