Dakin Matthews

Acting

Dakin Matthews

Born 7 November 1940 · Oakland, California, USA · 85

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.

Known for

Highlights

House2004 · Series · Marvin
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Santa Claus
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Christo Papadakis
Dexter2006 · Series · Dr. Pittman
Charmed1998 · Series · Angel of Destiny
Bridge of Spies2015 · Film · Judge Byers

Filmography

Movies

54 films

New Old Friends2024 · Film · William
Waitress: The Musical2023 · Film · Joe
Bridge of Spies2015 · Film · Judge Byers
Zero Charisma2013 · Film · Greg Goran
Lincoln2012 · Film · John Usher
The Eagle2011 · Film · Claudius Marcellus
True Grit2010 · Film · Col. Stonehill
The Fighting Temptations2003 · Film · Mr. Fairchild
The Big Time2002 · Film
Thirteen Days2000 · Film · Arthur Lundahl
An Extremely Goofy Movie2000 · Film · Judge (voice) (uncredited)
The Muse1999 · Film · Dr. Jacobson
The Siege1998 · Film · Senator Wright
Best Friends for Life1998 · Film · Mr. Burnham
Flubber1997 · Film · Minister
Bean1997 · Film · Passenger Tucker
Virus1995 · Film · Dr. Dubcheck
Stuart Saves His Family1995 · Film · Intervention Counselor
The Swan Princess1994 · Film · King William (voice)
The Enemy Within1994 · Film · Vice President Walter Kelly
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills1994 · Film · Dean Barrow
White Mile1994 · Film · Andy Thornell
Staying Afloat1993 · Film · Henry Ashley
Hart to Hart Returns1993 · Film · Ted Avery
And the Band Played On1993 · Film · Congressman Phil Burton
Undercover Blues1993 · Film · Police Captain
Rio Shannon1993 · Film
Rising Sun1993 · Film · Professor Sanders
The Temp1993 · Film · Dr. Feldman
Criminal Behavior1992 · Film · Albee Ferguson
Revolver1992 · Film · Tom McCall
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive1992 · Film · Attorney
For Richer, for Poorer1992 · Film · Larry
In a Stranger's Hand1991 · Film · Francis Haynes
Child's Play 31991 · Film · Colonel Cochrane
Jailbirds1991 · Film · Sheriff
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd1991 · Film · D.A. Buron Fitts
The Perfect Tribute1991 · Film · Dr. Thomas
The Whereabouts of Jenny1991 · Film · Cox
Under Cover1991 · Film · Director Waugh
Ghost Dad1990 · Film · Mr. Seymour
My Brother's Wife1989 · Film · Charles Rusher
The Fabulous Baker Boys1989 · Film · Charlie
Wired1989 · Film · Washington Post Editor
Out on the Edge1989 · Film · Dr. Cutler
Naked Lie1989 · Film · Adam Berger
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami1988 · Film · Catlett
Clean and Sober1988 · Film · Bob
Funny Farm1988 · Film · Marion Corey Jr.
Sunset1988 · Film · William Singer
Permanent Record1988 · Film
The Silence at Bethany1988 · Film · Sam Mitgang
Nuts1987 · Film · Judge Lawrence Block
Like Father Like Son1987 · Film · Old Man Morrison

Filmography

Series

70 shows

The Gilded Age2022 · Series · Joshua Winterton
Evil2019 · Series · Father Augustus
The Resident2018 · Series · Howie Green
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life2016 · Series · Hanlin Charleston
Chicago Med2015 · Series · Art Hubbard
Madam Secretary2014 · Series · Ambassador Roy Curtis
Devious Maids2013 · Series · Alfred Pettigrove
Elementary2012 · Series · James Connaughton
Veep2012 · Series · Balloon Salesman
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Dr. David Zarevich
Parks and Recreation2009 · Series · David
Better Off Ted2009 · Series · Arthur Wells
Castle2009 · Series · Dave Dunne
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Christo Papadakis
True Blood2008 · Series · Dr. Robideaux
Eli Stone2008 · Series · Banker
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Santa Claus
Dexter2006 · Series · Dr. Pittman
Shark2006 · Series · Judge Warren Cleary
The Closer2005 · Series · Mr. Mitchell
Medium2005 · Series · Arthur Brock
House2004 · Series · Marvin
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Reverend Sikes
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Judge Harvey Fletcher
Jack & Bobby2004 · Series · Merle Horstradt
Two and a Half Men2003 · Series · Father Shaunassey
Family Affair2002 · Series · Businessman
Leap of Faith2002 · Series
The Michael Richards Show2000 · Series · Steve
The Geena Davis Show2000 · Series · Reverend Meadows
Gilmore Girls2000 · Series · Hanlin Charleston
The West Wing1999 · Series · Simon Blye
Family Law1999 · Series
Charmed1998 · Series · Angel of Destiny
The King of Queens1998 · Series · Joe Heffernan
From the Earth to the Moon1998 · Series · Dr. Floyd Thompson
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Mr. Stark
Stargate SG-11997 · Series · Maz'rai
Rough Riders1997 · Series · Wadsworth, Sr.
Soul Man1997 · Series · Bishop Peter Jerome
The Practice1997 · Series · William Aldrich
Just Shoot Me!1997 · Series · Les
EZ Streets1996 · Series
The Jeff Foxworthy Show1995 · Series · Elliot
The Office1995 · Series · Frank Gerard
Star Trek: Voyager1995 · Series · Admiral Patterson
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · The Colonel
The Nanny1993 · Series · Dean Sterrett
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Elton Malone
Love & War1992 · Series
Herman's Head1991 · Series · Mr. Brooks
Down Home1990 · Series · Walt McCrorey
Capital News1990 · Series
Christine Cromwell1989 · Series
Cross of Fire1989 · Series · Hiram Evans
Doctor Doctor1989 · Series
Coach1989 · Series · William Thornton
TV 1011988 · Series · Tanner
Dear John1988 · Series · David
Baby M1988 · Series · Judge Sorkow
Fresno1986 · Series · Prosecutor
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Marshall Hygate
Matlock1986 · Series · Prosecutor
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Neal Gillen
Brothers1984 · Series · J. Thomas Briggs
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Todd Sweeney
Newhart1982 · Series · Jim
Remington Steele1982 · Series · Michael Fleming
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Sam Mitgang
Dallas1978 · Series · Detective Kane