Rene Gube


Rene Gube is an American comedian, actor and writer. He played Threepeat on the TBS sitcom Ground Floor. Rene Gube was executive story editor and a writer for the critically acclaimed CW show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend where he also had a recurring role as "Father Brah." As of October 2017, Gube, along with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna, have a deal with CBS for their new show, Big Men.

Early life

Gube grew up in Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego. He is Filipino.
He got his taste of comedy while at Mount Carmel High School where he joined a speech and debate club.

Career

Prior to his career as a comedian, Gube used to be a high school teacher. When in Los Angeles, Gube formed a comedy sketch group, Touchblue, with his friends. Their sketches got quite popular which allowed him to perform on various stages throughout California.
Gube frequently performs with the Upright Citizens Brigade, where he studied. He currently serves as Supervising Producer and writer for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, in which he also recurs as laid-back Catholic priest Father Brah.

Personal life

On October 16, 2014, Gube became engaged to his Ground Floor co-star Briga Heelan. They were married on May 8, 2015. On October 31, 2016, they revealed that they are expecting their first child, a daughter. Their daughter Bennet Alejandra Gube was born on March 23, 2017.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011CommunityRandallEpisode: "Advanced Gay"
2012Are You There, Chelsea?JudgeEpisode: "Boots"
2012The NewsroomMikeEpisode: "I'll Try to Fix You"
2012Up All NightBryceEpisode: "Home/Office"
2013The OfficeAthlead Male ReceptionistEpisode: "Suit Warehouse"
2013Ben and KateMichael2 episodes
2013Comedy Bang! Bang!HusbandEpisode: "Gillian Jacobs Wears a Red Dress with Sail Boats"
2013–2015Ground FloorMike "Threepeat" WenMain Cast; 20 episodes
2014Growing Up FisherPostmanEpisode: "Trust Fall"
2014UndateableParkerEpisode: "An Imaginary Torch Walks Into a Bar"
2015–2019Crazy Ex-GirlfriendFather BrahRecurring role; 15 Episodes, also producer, writer, and story editor

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012–2014CollegeHumorVarious2 episodes

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Men at WorkStaff Writer9 episodes
2012Up All NightWriterEpisode: "Thanksgiving"
2013–2015Ground FloorStory Editor
Writer		2 episodes
1 episode: "If I Were a Rich Man"
2015–2019Crazy Ex-GirlfriendExecutive Story Editor
Writer		11 episodes
4 episodes: "My First Thanksgiving with Josh!"; "Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!"; "When Will Josh See How Cool I Am?"; "Nathaniel and I Are Just Friends!"
2019SuperstoreWriterEpisode #82: "Self-Care"

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014–2015Ground FloorConsulting Producer