Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1940-11-07 (84 years)
- Place of BirthOakland, California, USA
- Also Known AsMelvin Richard MatthewsMelvin Richard "Dakin" Matthews
Dakin Matthews
Biography
Melvin Richard "Dakin" Matthews (born November 7, 1940) is an American actor, playwright, theatre director, and theatrical scholar. Best known as Herb Kelcher in ‘’My Two Dads’’ (1987-1989), Hamlin Charleston in ‘’Gilmore Girls’’ (2000-2007), and as Reverend Sikes in ‘’Desperate Housewives’’ (2004-2012). Description above from the Wikipedia article Dakin Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full...Read More
Acting Career
- 2023
Waitress: The Musical
As: Joe
- 2022
The Gilded Age
As: Joshua Winterton
- 2019
Evil
As: Father Augustus
- 2018
The Resident
As: Howie Green
- 2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
As: Hanlin Charleston
- 2015
Chicago Med
As: Art Hubbard
- 2015
Bridge of Spies
As: Judge Byers
- 2013
Zero Charisma
As: Greg Goran
2013Devious Maids
As: Alfred Pettigrove
- 2012
Lincoln
As: John Usher
2012Elementary
As: James Connaughton
2012Veep
As: Balloon Salesman
2011The Eagle
As: Claudius Marcellus
- 2010
True Grit
As: Col. Stonehill
2009The Good Wife
As: Dr. David Zarevich
2009Parks and Recreation
As: David
2009Better Off Ted
As: Arthur Wells
2009Castle
As: Dave Dunne
2008The Mentalist
As: Christo Papadakis
2008True Blood
As: Dr. Robideaux
2007The Big Bang Theory
As: Santa Claus
2006Dexter
As: Dr. Pittman
2005The Closer
As: Mr. Mitchell
2005Medium
As: Arthur Brock
2004House
As: Marvin
2004Desperate Housewives
As: Reverend Sikes
2004Jack & Bobby
As: Merle Horstradt
2003Two and a Half Men
As: Father Shaunassey
2003The Fighting Temptations
As: Mr. Fairchild
2000Thirteen Days
As: Arthur Lundahl
2000The Michael Richards Show
As: Steve
2000Gilmore Girls
As: Hanlin Charleston
2000An Extremely Goofy Movie
As: Judge (voice) (uncredited)
1999The West Wing
As: Simon Blye
1999The Muse
As: Dr. Jacobson
1998The Siege
As: Senator Wright
- 1998
The Siege
As: Congressman Marshall
1998Charmed
As: Angel of Destiny
1998The King of Queens
As: Joe Heffernan
1998From the Earth to the Moon
As: Dr. Floyd Thompson
1998Best Friends for Life
As: Mr. Burnham
- 1997
Flubber
As: Minister
1997Ally McBeal
As: Mr. Stark
1997Stargate SG-1
As: Maz'rai
1997Rough Riders
As: Wadsworth, Sr.
- 1997
Bean
As: Passenger Tucker
1997Soul Man
As: Bishop Peter Jerome
1997The Practice
As: Judge Lander
- 1997
The Practice
As: Judge William Aldrich
1997Just Shoot Me!
As: Les
1995The Jeff Foxworthy Show
As: Elliot
1995Virus
As: Dr. Dubcheck
1995Stuart Saves His Family
As: Intervention Counselor
1995The Office
As: Frank Gerard
1995Star Trek: Voyager
As: Admiral Patterson
1994The Swan Princess
As: King William (voice)
1994Touched by an Angel
As: The Colonel
1994The Enemy Within
As: Vice President Walter Kelly
1994Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
As: Dean Barrow
1994White Mile
As: Andy Thornell
1993Staying Afloat
As: Henry Ashley
1993The Nanny
As: Dean Sterrett
1993Hart to Hart Returns
As: Ted Avery
1993Diagnosis: Murder
As: Elton Malone
- 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
As: Monsignor D'Amico
1993And the Band Played On
As: Congressman Phil Burton
1993Undercover Blues
As: Police Captain
1993Rising Sun
As: Professor Sanders
1993The Temp
As: Dr. Feldman
1992Criminal Behavior
As: Albee Ferguson
1992Revolver
As: Tom McCall
1992Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
As: Attorney
1992For Richer, for Poorer
As: Larry
1991In a Stranger's Hand
As: Francis Haynes
1991Herman's Head
As: Mr. Brooks
1991Child's Play 3
As: Colonel Cochrane
1991Jailbirds
As: Sheriff
1991White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
As: D.A. Buron Fitts
1991The Perfect Tribute
As: Dr. Thomas
1991Under Cover
As: Director Waugh
1990Ghost Dad
As: Mr. Seymour
1990Down Home
As: Walt McCrorey
1989My Brother's Wife
As: Charles Rusher
1989Cross of Fire
As: Hiram Evans
1989The Fabulous Baker Boys
As: Charlie
1989Wired
As: Washington Post Editor
1989Out on the Edge
As: Dr. Cutler
1989Coach
As: William Thornton
1989Naked Lie
As: Adam Berger
1988Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
As: Catlett
1988TV 101
As: Tanner
1988Dear John
As: David
- 1988
Dear John
As: David Hennessey
1988Clean and Sober
As: Bob
1988Funny Farm
As: Marion Corey Jr.
1988Baby M
As: Judge Sorkow
1988Sunset
As: William Singer
1988The Silence at Bethany
As: Sam Mitgang
1987Nuts
As: Judge Lawrence Block
1987Like Father Like Son
As: Old Man Morrison
1986Fresno
As: Prosecutor
1986L.A. Law
As: Marshall Hygate
1984Murder, She Wrote
As: Dennis Moylan
- 1984
Murder, She Wrote
As: Neal Gillen
- 1984
Murder, She Wrote
As: Buford Hazlitt
1984Brothers
As: J. Thomas Briggs
1982Remington Steele
As: Michael Fleming
1978Dallas
As: Detective Kane