Dakin Matthews
Acting
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.
TV Shows(70)
The Gilded Age
Joshua Winterton
2022
Evil
Father Augustus
2019
The Resident
Howie Green
2018
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Hanlin Charleston
2016
Chicago Med
Art Hubbard
2015
Madam Secretary
Ambassador Roy Curtis
2014
Devious Maids
Alfred Pettigrove
2013
Elementary
James Connaughton
2012
Veep
Balloon Salesman
2012
The Good Wife
Dr. David Zarevich
2009
Parks and Recreation
David
2009
Better Off Ted
Arthur Wells
2009
Castle
Dave Dunne
2009
The Mentalist
Christo Papadakis
2008
True Blood
Dr. Robideaux
2008
Eli Stone
Banker
2008
The Big Bang Theory
Santa Claus
2007
Dexter
Dr. Pittman
2006
Shark
Judge Warren Cleary
2006
The Closer
Mr. Mitchell
2005
Medium
Arthur Brock
2005
House
Marvin
2004
Desperate Housewives
Reverend Sikes
2004
Boston Legal
Judge Harvey Fletcher
2004
Jack & Bobby
Merle Horstradt
2004
Two and a Half Men
Father Shaunassey
2003
Leap of Faith
2002
The Michael Richards Show
Steve
2000
The Geena Davis Show
Reverend Meadows
2000
Gilmore Girls
Hanlin Charleston
2000
The West Wing
Simon Blye
1999
Family Law
1999
Charmed
Angel of Destiny
1998
The King of Queens
Joe Heffernan
1998
From the Earth to the Moon
Dr. Floyd Thompson
1998
Ally McBeal
Mr. Stark
1997
Stargate SG-1
Maz'rai
1997
Rough Riders
Wadsworth, Sr.
1997
Soul Man
Bishop Peter Jerome
1997
The Practice
Judge Lander
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Les
1997
EZ Streets
1996
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
Elliot
1995
The Office
Frank Gerard
1995
Star Trek: Voyager
Admiral Patterson
1995
Touched by an Angel
The Colonel
1994
The Nanny
Dean Sterrett
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
Elton Malone
1993
Cutters
Harry Polachek
1993
Love & War
1992
Drexell's Class
1991
Herman's Head
Mr. Brooks
1991
Down Home
Walt McCrorey
1990
Capital News
1990
Christine Cromwell
1989
Cross of Fire
Hiram Evans
1989
Doctor Doctor
1989
Coach
William Thornton
1989
TV 101
Tanner
1988
Dear John
David
1988
Baby M
Judge Sorkow
1988
Aaron's Way
1988
Fresno
Prosecutor
1986
L.A. Law
Marshall Hygate
1986
Matlock
Prosecutor
1986
Murder, She Wrote
Dennis Moylan
1984
Brothers
J. Thomas Briggs
1984
St. Elsewhere
Todd Sweeney
1982
Remington Steele
Michael Fleming
1982
Dallas
Detective Kane
1978
Movies(54)
Doc of Chucky
Self
2024
Waitress: The Musical
Joe
2023
Bridge of Spies
Judge Byers
2015
Zero Charisma
Greg Goran
2013
Lincoln
John Usher
2012
The Eagle
Claudius Marcellus
2011
True Grit
Col. Stonehill
2010
The Fighting Temptations
Mr. Fairchild
2003
The Big Time
2002
Thirteen Days
Arthur Lundahl
2000
An Extremely Goofy Movie
Judge (voice) (uncredited)
2000
The Muse
Dr. Jacobson
1999
The Siege
Senator Wright
1998
Best Friends for Life
Mr. Burnham
1998
Flubber
Minister
1997
Bean
Passenger Tucker
1997
Virus
Dr. Dubcheck
1995
Stuart Saves His Family
Intervention Counselor
1995
The Swan Princess
King William (voice)
1994
The Enemy Within
Vice President Walter Kelly
1994
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Dean Barrow
1994
White Mile
Andy Thornell
1994
Staying Afloat
Henry Ashley
1993
Hart to Hart Returns
Ted Avery
1993
And the Band Played On
Congressman Phil Burton
1993
Undercover Blues
Police Captain
1993
Rio Shannon
1993
Rising Sun
Professor Sanders
1993
The Temp
Dr. Feldman
1993
Criminal Behavior
Albee Ferguson
1992
Revolver
Tom McCall
1992
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Attorney
1992
For Richer, for Poorer
Larry
1992
In a Stranger's Hand
Francis Haynes
1991
Child's Play 3
Colonel Cochrane
1991
Jailbirds
Sheriff
1991
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
D.A. Buron Fitts
1991
The Perfect Tribute
Dr. Thomas
1991
The Whereabouts of Jenny
Cox
1991
Under Cover
Director Waugh
1991
Ghost Dad
Mr. Seymour
1990
My Brother's Wife
Charles Rusher
1989
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Charlie
1989
Wired
Washington Post Editor
1989
Out on the Edge
Dr. Cutler
1989
Naked Lie
Adam Berger
1989
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
Catlett
1988
Clean and Sober
Bob
1988
Funny Farm
Marion Corey Jr.
1988
Sunset
William Singer
1988
Permanent Record
1988
The Silence at Bethany
Sam Mitgang
1988
Nuts
Judge Lawrence Block
1987
Like Father Like Son
Old Man Morrison
1987