Dakin Matthews
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).
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Acted in
Doc of Chucky
2024
as Self
Waitress: The Musical
2023
as Joe
The Gilded Age
2022
as Joshua Winterton
Evil
2019
as Father Augustus
The Resident
2018
as Howie Green
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
2016
as Hanlin Charleston
Chicago Med
2015
as Art Hubbard
Bridge of Spies
2015
as Judge Byers
Zero Charisma
2013
as Greg Goran
Devious Maids
2013
as Alfred Pettigrove
Lincoln
2012
as John Usher
Elementary
2012
as James Connaughton
Veep
2012
as Balloon Salesman
The Eagle
2011
as Claudius Marcellus
True Grit
2010
as Col. Stonehill
The Good Wife
2009
as Dr. David Zarevich
Parks and Recreation
2009
as David
Better Off Ted
2009
as Arthur Wells
Castle
2009
as Dave Dunne
The Mentalist
2008
as Christo Papadakis
True Blood
2008
as Dr. Robideaux
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Santa Claus
Dexter
2006
as Dr. Pittman
The Closer
2005
as Mr. Mitchell
Medium
2005
as Arthur Brock
House
2004
as Marvin
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Reverend Sikes
Jack & Bobby
2004
as Merle Horstradt
Two and a Half Men
2003
as Father Shaunassey
The Fighting Temptations
2003
as Mr. Fairchild
The Big Time
2002
Leap of Faith
2002
Thirteen Days
2000
as Arthur Lundahl
The Michael Richards Show
2000
as Steve
Gilmore Girls
2000
as Hanlin Charleston
An Extremely Goofy Movie
2000
as Judge (voice) (uncredited)
The West Wing
1999
as Simon Blye
Family Law
1999
The Muse
1999
as Dr. Jacobson
The Siege
1998
as Senator Wright
The Siege
1998
as Congressman Marshall
Charmed
1998
as Angel of Destiny
The King of Queens
1998
as Joe Heffernan
From the Earth to the Moon
1998
as Dr. Floyd Thompson
Best Friends for Life
1998
as Mr. Burnham
Flubber
1997
as Minister
Stargate SG-1
1997
as Maz'rai
Rough Riders
1997
as Wadsworth, Sr.
Bean
1997
as Passenger Tucker
Soul Man
1997
as Bishop Peter Jerome
The Practice
1997
as Judge William Aldrich
The Practice
1997
as Judge Lander
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Les
EZ Streets
1996
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
1995
as Elliot
Virus
1995
as Dr. Dubcheck
Stuart Saves His Family
1995
as Intervention Counselor
The Office
1995
as Frank Gerard
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
as Admiral Patterson
The Swan Princess
1994
as King William (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994
as The Colonel
The Enemy Within
1994
as Vice President Walter Kelly
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
1994
as Dean Barrow
White Mile
1994
as Andy Thornell
Staying Afloat
1993
as Henry Ashley
The Nanny
1993
as Dean Sterrett
Hart to Hart Returns
1993
as Ted Avery
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Elton Malone
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Monsignor D'Amico
And the Band Played On
1993
as Congressman Phil Burton
Undercover Blues
1993
as Police Captain
Rio Shannon
1993
Rising Sun
1993
as Professor Sanders
Cutters
1993
as Harry Polachek
The Temp
1993
as Dr. Feldman
Love & War
1992
Criminal Behavior
1992
as Albee Ferguson
Revolver
1992
as Tom McCall
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
1992
as Attorney
For Richer, for Poorer
1992
as Larry
In a Stranger's Hand
1991
as Francis Haynes
Drexell's Class
1991
Herman's Head
1991
as Mr. Brooks
Child's Play 3
1991
as Colonel Cochrane
Jailbirds
1991
as Sheriff
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
1991
as D.A. Buron Fitts
The Perfect Tribute
1991
as Dr. Thomas
The Whereabouts of Jenny
1991
as Cox
Under Cover
1991
as Director Waugh
Ghost Dad
1990
as Mr. Seymour
Down Home
1990
as Walt McCrorey
Capital News
1990
My Brother's Wife
1989
as Charles Rusher
Cross of Fire
1989
as Hiram Evans
The Fabulous Baker Boys
1989
as Charlie
Wired
1989
as Washington Post Editor
Doctor Doctor
1989
Out on the Edge
1989
as Dr. Cutler
Coach
1989
as William Thornton
Naked Lie
1989
as Adam Berger
TV 101
1988
as Tanner
Dear John
1988
as David
Dear John
1988
as David Hennessey
Clean and Sober
1988
as Bob
Funny Farm
1988
as Marion Corey Jr.
Baby M
1988
as Judge Sorkow
Baby M
1988
as Judge Sorkow
Sunset
1988
as William Singer
Permanent Record
1988
Aaron's Way
1988
The Silence at Bethany
1988
as Sam Mitgang
Nuts
1987
as Judge Lawrence Block
Like Father Like Son
1987
as Old Man Morrison
Fresno
1986
as Prosecutor
L.A. Law
1986
as Marshall Hygate
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Neal Gillen
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Dennis Moylan
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Buford Hazlitt
Brothers
1984
as J. Thomas Briggs
Remington Steele
1982
as Michael Fleming
Dallas
1978
as Detective Kane