Acting · Oakland, California, USA · Born November 7, 1940
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 list of contributors on Wikipedia.
MovieDoc of Chucky
2024
as Self
MovieNew Old Friends
2024
as William
MovieWaitress: The Musical
2023
as Joe
TVThe Gilded Age
2022
as Joshua Winterton
TVEvil
2019
as Father Augustus
TVThe Resident
2018
as Howie Green
TVGilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
2016
as Hanlin Charleston
TVChicago Med
2015
as Art Hubbard
MovieBridge of Spies
2015
as Judge Byers
TVMadam Secretary
2014
as Ambassador Roy Curtis
MovieZero Charisma
2013
as Greg Goran
TVDevious Maids
2013
as Alfred Pettigrove
MovieLincoln
2012
as John Usher
TVElementary
2012
as James Connaughton
TVVeep
2012
as Balloon Salesman
MovieThe Eagle
2011
as Claudius Marcellus
MovieTrue Grit
2010
as Col. Stonehill
TVThe Good Wife
2009
as Dr. David Zarevich
TVParks and Recreation
2009
as David
TVBetter Off Ted
2009
as Arthur Wells
TVCastle
2009
as Dave Dunne
TVThe Mentalist
2008
as Christo Papadakis
TVTrue Blood
2008
as Dr. Robideaux
TVEli Stone
2008
as Banker
TVThe Big Bang Theory
2007
as Santa Claus
TVDexter
2006
as Dr. Pittman
TVShark
2006
as Judge Warren Cleary
TVThe Closer
2005
as Mr. Mitchell
TVMedium
2005
as Arthur Brock
TVHouse
2004
as Marvin
TVDesperate Housewives
2004
as Reverend Sikes
TVBoston Legal
2004
as Judge Harvey Fletcher
TVJack & Bobby
2004
as Merle Horstradt
TVTwo and a Half Men
2003
as Father Shaunassey
MovieThe Fighting Temptations
2003
as Mr. Fairchild
MovieThe Big Time
2002
TVLeap of Faith
2002
MovieThirteen Days
2000
as Arthur Lundahl
TVThe Michael Richards Show
2000
as Steve
TVThe Geena Davis Show
2000
as Reverend Meadows
TVGilmore Girls
2000
as Hanlin Charleston
MovieAn Extremely Goofy Movie
2000
as Judge (voice) (uncredited)
TVThe West Wing
1999
as Simon Blye
TVFamily Law
1999
MovieThe Muse
1999
as Dr. Jacobson
MovieThe Siege
1998
as Senator Wright
TVCharmed
1998
as Angel of Destiny
TVThe King of Queens
1998
as Joe Heffernan
TVFrom the Earth to the Moon
1998
as Dr. Floyd Thompson
MovieBest Friends for Life
1998
as Mr. Burnham
MovieFlubber
1997
as Minister
TVAlly McBeal
1997
as Mr. Stark
TVStargate SG-1
1997
as Maz'rai
TVRough Riders
1997
as Wadsworth, Sr.
MovieBean
1997
as Passenger Tucker
TVSoul Man
1997
as Bishop Peter Jerome
TVThe Practice
1997
as Judge Lander
TVJust Shoot Me!
1997
as Les
TVEZ Streets
1996
TVThe Jeff Foxworthy Show
1995
as Elliot
MovieVirus
1995
as Dr. Dubcheck
MovieStuart Saves His Family
1995
as Intervention Counselor
TVThe Office
1995
as Frank Gerard
TVStar Trek: Voyager
1995
as Admiral Patterson
MovieThe Swan Princess
1994
as King William (voice)
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as The Colonel
MovieThe Enemy Within
1994
as Vice President Walter Kelly
MovieMenendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
1994
as Dean Barrow
MovieWhite Mile
1994
as Andy Thornell
MovieStaying Afloat
1993
as Henry Ashley
TVThe Nanny
1993
as Dean Sterrett
MovieHart to Hart Returns
1993
as Ted Avery
TVDiagnosis: Murder
1993
as Elton Malone
MovieAnd the Band Played On
1993
as Congressman Phil Burton
MovieUndercover Blues
1993
as Police Captain
MovieRio Shannon
1993
MovieRising Sun
1993
as Professor Sanders
Cutters
1993
as Harry Polachek
MovieThe Temp
1993
as Dr. Feldman
TVLove & War
1992
MovieCriminal Behavior
1992
as Albee Ferguson
MovieRevolver
1992
as Tom McCall
MovieGrave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
1992
as Attorney
MovieFor Richer, for Poorer
1992
as Larry
MovieIn a Stranger's Hand
1991
as Francis Haynes
Drexell's Class
1991
TVHerman's Head
1991
as Mr. Brooks
MovieChild's Play 3
1991
as Colonel Cochrane
MovieJailbirds
1991
as Sheriff
MovieWhite Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
1991
as D.A. Buron Fitts
MovieThe Perfect Tribute
1991
as Dr. Thomas
MovieThe Whereabouts of Jenny
1991
as Cox
MovieUnder Cover
1991
as Director Waugh
MovieGhost Dad
1990
as Mr. Seymour
TVDown Home
1990
as Walt McCrorey
TVCapital News
1990
MovieMy Brother's Wife
1989
as Charles Rusher
TVChristine Cromwell
1989
TVCross of Fire
1989
as Hiram Evans
MovieThe Fabulous Baker Boys
1989
as Charlie
MovieWired
1989
as Washington Post Editor
TVDoctor Doctor
1989
MovieOut on the Edge
1989
as Dr. Cutler
TVCoach
1989
as William Thornton
MovieNaked Lie
1989
as Adam Berger
MovieTerrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
1988
as Catlett
TVTV 101
1988
as Tanner
TVDear John
1988
as David
MovieClean and Sober
1988
as Bob
MovieFunny Farm
1988
as Marion Corey Jr.
TVBaby M
1988
as Judge Sorkow
MovieSunset
1988
as William Singer
MoviePermanent Record
1988
Aaron's Way
1988
MovieThe Silence at Bethany
1988
as Sam Mitgang
MovieNuts
1987
as Judge Lawrence Block
MovieLike Father Like Son
1987
as Old Man Morrison
TVFresno
1986
as Prosecutor
TVL.A. Law
1986
as Marshall Hygate
TVMatlock
1986
as Prosecutor
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Dennis Moylan
TVBrothers
1984
as J. Thomas Briggs
TVSt. Elsewhere
1982
as Todd Sweeney
TVRemington Steele
1982
as Michael Fleming
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Sam Mitgang
TVDallas
1978
as Detective Kane
