Scoop: Criminal Minds Hires Drop Dead Diva Boss Man Josh Stamberg

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Josh Stamberg, whose Drop Dead Diva boss man discovered he had a long-lost kid, will be dealt a whole lot more family drama when he visits Criminal Minds.

TVLine has learned that Stamberg will guest-star on the CBS crime drama in Season 8′s third episode, “Through the Looking Glass,” as the father of a desperate family that has been abducted.

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Stamberg tends to keep busy during Diva hiatuses; prior to this, he booked a double-episode arc on ABC’s Castle, playing a suspicious CIA agent. His TV credits also include The Whole Truth and Studio 60.

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Season 8 of Criminal Minds kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 9/8c.


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