DAKIN MATTHEWS
Dakin Matthews
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 7, 1940
Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USA
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).
Filmography
Starring
2024·
New Old FriendsWilliam
2024·
Doc of ChuckySelf
Joe
2022·
The Gilded AgeJoshua Winterton
2019·
EvilFather Augustus
2018·
The ResidentHowie Green
Hanlin Charleston
2015·
Chicago MedArt Hubbard
2015·
Bridge of SpiesJudge Byers
2014·
Madam SecretaryAmbassador Roy Curtis
2013·
Devious MaidsAlfred Pettigrove
2013·
Zero CharismaGreg Goran
2012·
VeepBalloon Salesman
2012·
ElementaryJames Connaughton
2012·
LincolnJohn Usher
2011·
The EagleClaudius Marcellus
2010·
True GritCol. Stonehill
2009·
The Good WifeDr. David Zarevich
2009·
CastleDave Dunne
2009·
Better Off TedArthur Wells
2009·
Parks and RecreationDavid
2008·
Eli StoneBanker
2008·
True BloodDr. Robideaux
2008·
The MentalistChristo Papadakis
2007·
The Big Bang TheorySanta Claus
2006·
SharkJudge Warren Cleary
2006·
DexterDr. Pittman
2005·
MediumArthur Brock
2005·
The CloserMr. Mitchell
2004·
Boston LegalJudge Harvey Fletcher
2004·
Jack & BobbyMerle Horstradt
2004·
HouseMarvin
2004·
Desperate HousewivesReverend Sikes
2003·
Two and a Half MenFather Shaunassey
Mr. Fairchild
2002·
Leap of Faith2002·
The Big Time2000·
The Geena Davis ShowReverend Meadows
Steve
2000·
Gilmore GirlsHanlin Charleston
Judge (voice) (uncredited)
2000·
Thirteen DaysArthur Lundahl
1999·
The West WingSimon Blye
1999·
Family Law1999·
The MuseDr. Jacobson
1998·
CharmedAngel of Destiny
Dr. Floyd Thompson
1998·
The King of QueensJoe Heffernan
Mr. Burnham
1998·
The SiegeSenator Wright
1997·
Ally McBealMr. Stark
1997·
Just Shoot Me!Les
1997·
Rough RidersWadsworth, Sr.
1997·
The PracticeJudge Lander, Judge William Aldrich
1997·
Soul ManBishop Peter Jerome
1997·
Stargate SG-1Maz'rai
1997·
BeanPassenger Tucker
1997·
FlubberMinister
1996·
EZ Streets1995·
The OfficeFrank Gerard
Elliot
1995·
Star Trek: VoyagerAdmiral Patterson
1995·
VirusDr. Dubcheck
Intervention Counselor
1994·
Touched by an AngelThe Colonel
1994·
White MileAndy Thornell
1994·
The Enemy WithinVice President Walter Kelly
Dean Barrow
1994·
The Swan PrincessKing William (voice)
1993·
Diagnosis: MurderMonsignor D'Amico, Elton Malone
1993·
CuttersHarry Polachek
1993·
The NannyDean Sterrett
1993·
Hart to Hart ReturnsTed Avery
1993·
Rio Shannon1993·
Staying AfloatHenry Ashley
1993·
Undercover BluesPolice Captain
1993·
Rising SunProfessor Sanders
1993·
The TempDr. Feldman
Congressman Phil Burton
1992·
Love & WarAttorney
1992·
RevolverTom McCall
Larry
1992·
Criminal BehaviorAlbee Ferguson
1991·
Herman's HeadMr. Brooks
1991·
Drexell's Class1991·
The Perfect TributeDr. Thomas
D.A. Buron Fitts
1991·
Under CoverDirector Waugh
Cox
1991·
JailbirdsSheriff
1991·
In a Stranger's HandFrancis Haynes
1991·
Child's Play 3Colonel Cochrane
1990·
Capital News1990·
Down HomeWalt McCrorey
1990·
Ghost DadMr. Seymour
1989·
Christine Cromwell1989·
CoachWilliam Thornton
1989·
Cross of FireHiram Evans
1989·
Doctor Doctor1989·
My Brother's WifeCharles Rusher
Charlie
1989·
Out on the EdgeDr. Cutler
1989·
WiredWashington Post Editor
1989·
Naked LieAdam Berger
1988·
Baby MJudge Sorkow
1988·
Dear JohnDavid Hennessey, David
1988·
TV 101Tanner
1988·
Aaron's Way1988·
Permanent Record1988·
SunsetWilliam Singer
Sam Mitgang
1988·
Clean and SoberBob
1988·
Funny FarmMarion Corey Jr.
1987·
Like Father Like SonOld Man Morrison
1987·
NutsJudge Lawrence Block
1986·
MatlockProsecutor
1986·
L.A. LawMarshall Hygate
1986·
FresnoProsecutor
1984·
Murder, She WroteBuford Hazlitt, Dennis Moylan, Neal Gillen
1984·
BrothersJ. Thomas Briggs
1982·
St. ElsewhereTodd Sweeney
1982·
Remington SteeleMichael Fleming
1978·
DallasDetective Kane
Production
2013·
Zero CharismaExecutive Producer