<P> Spencer Walter Reid was born in Las Vegas to William Reid ( Taylor Nichols ) , a lawyer , and Diana Reid ( Jane Lynch ) , a former professor of 15th century literature . Diana also has paranoid schizophrenia , and went off her medication during her pregnancy . Reid and his mother have a very close relationship despite her condition . </P>
<P> Spencer Walter Reid was born in Las Vegas to William Reid ( Taylor Nichols ) , a lawyer , and Diana Reid ( Jane Lynch ) , a former professor of 15th century literature . Diana also has paranoid schizophrenia , and went off her medication during her pregnancy . Reid and his mother have a very close relationship despite her condition . </P>
who plays reid 's mom on criminal minds
who plays reid 's mom on criminal minds
Jane Lynch
Jane Lynch