History of Matthew Gray Gubler in Timeline

Matthew Gray Gubler is an American actor, director, and artist widely recognized for his portrayal of Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS series Criminal Minds. He directed multiple episodes of the show. Beyond television, Gubler has appeared in films like The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and 500 Days of Summer. He is also known as the voice of Simon in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film franchise. Gubler has showcased his talents in various independent films, including Life After Beth, Suburban Gothic and Newness, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

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March 9, 1980: Matthew Gray Gubler's Birth

On March 9, 1980, Matthew Gray Gubler was born. He is known as an American actor, best known for his role as criminal profiler Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show Criminal Minds.

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September 2005: Showing of watercolors in Ostrava

In September 2005, the Gallery of Fine Art in Ostrava, Czech Republic, held a showing of 12 watercolors by Matthew Gray Gubler; all the works were sold.

2005: Cast in Criminal Minds

In 2005, Matthew Gray Gubler was cast in Criminal Minds. He played the starring role of Dr. Spencer Reid, a genius FBI profiler.

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2006: Role in RV

In 2006, Matthew Gray Gubler played Joe Joe in the film RV.

2007: Voice of Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks

In 2007, Matthew Gray Gubler voiced Simon the chipmunk in Alvin and the Chipmunks.

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September 6, 2008: Art featured in "Paper Cuts" group show

On September 6, 2008, Matthew Gray Gubler's art was featured in a group show entitled "Paper Cuts" at The Little Bird art gallery in Atwater Village, California.

2008: Role in How to Be a Serial Killer

In 2008, Matthew Gray Gubler appeared as Bart, the main character, in How to Be a Serial Killer.

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2009: Divided Time

As of 2009, Matthew Gray Gubler divided his time between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York City.

2009: Voice Acting in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and role in (500) Days of Summer

In 2009, Matthew Gray Gubler voiced Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and appeared as Paul in (500) Days of Summer.

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2009: Knee Dislocation

In 2009, while filming (500) Days of Summer in Los Angeles, Matthew Gray Gubler dislocated his knee while out dancing. The injury required three surgical procedures and the use of a cane for nearly a year.

July 2010: Paintings featured in Juxtapoz magazine

In July 2010, Matthew Gray Gubler's paintings were featured in Juxtapoz magazine.

October 2011: "Mushface" watercolor sold on eBay

In October 2011, an original watercolor by Matthew Gray Gubler entitled "Mushface" was sold on eBay for $10,100. Gubler donated the proceeds to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

2011: Voice acting in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and Scooby-Doo!

In 2011, Matthew Gray Gubler voiced Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, and provided the voice of Winsor in Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur.

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2013: Paintings Highlighted by BuzzFeed

In 2013, Matthew Gray Gubler's paintings were highlighted in an interview with BuzzFeed.

October 27, 2014: Became a certified minister

On October 27, 2014, Matthew Gray Gubler became a certified minister.

November 29, 2014: Officiated wedding of Paget Brewster

On November 29, 2014, Matthew Gray Gubler, as a certified minister, officiated at the wedding of Steve Damstra and Gubler's Criminal Minds co-star Paget Brewster.

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2014: Acting in Life After Beth and Suburban Gothic

In 2014, Matthew Gray Gubler acted in the zombie comedy Life After Beth and the film Suburban Gothic, for which he received the Screamfest Award for Best Actor.

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2014: Voice work for DC Universe Animated Original Movies

In 2014, Matthew Gray Gubler did voice work for the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, playing Jimmy Olsen in All-Star Superman and voicing the Riddler in Batman: Assault on Arkham.

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2015: Appearance in Band of Robbers

In 2015, Matthew Gray Gubler appeared in the film Band of Robbers.

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2015: Voice acting in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

In 2015, Matthew Gray Gubler voiced Simon the chipmunk in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.

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2017: People's Choice Award

In 2017, Criminal Minds, starring Matthew Gray Gubler, won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Drama.

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2017: Appearance in 68 Kill

In 2017, Matthew Gray Gubler appeared in the film 68 Kill.

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April 2, 2019: Release of Rumple Buttercup

On April 2, 2019, Matthew Gray Gubler released his first book, Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging and Being Yourself. Within weeks, it ranked #1 in its category on the New York Times Best Seller list.

2019: Appearance in Endings, Beginnings and Dollface

In 2019, Matthew Gray Gubler appeared in the film Endings, Beginnings and in the Hulu series Dollface.

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2020: End of Criminal Minds run

In 2020, Criminal Minds ended its run after 15 seasons, in which Matthew Gray Gubler performed. Gubler did not appear in the 2022 reboot of the series.

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2020: Appearance in Horse Girl

In 2020, Matthew Gray Gubler appeared in the film Horse Girl.

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2022: Criminal Minds Reboot

In 2022, Criminal Minds was rebooted without Gubler.

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2023: Publication of The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand

In 2023 Matthew Gray Gubler published The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand. It was ranked #1 in its category on the New York Times Best Seller list.