Person
Dakin Matthews
Acting · Born 1940-11-07 · 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Dakin Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
The Mentalist
Christo Papadakis
House
Marvin
Dexter
Dr. Pittman
Desperate Housewives
Reverend Sikes
Castle
Dave Dunne
The King of Queens
Joe Heffernan
Stargate SG-1
Maz'rai
Dallas
Detective Kane
The Good Wife
Dr. David Zarevich
Elementary
James Connaughton
Filmography
- 2024Doc of ChuckySelf
- 2024New Old FriendsWilliam
- 2023Waitress: The MusicalJoe
- 2022The Gilded AgeJoshua Winterton
- 2019EvilFather Augustus
- 2018The ResidentHowie Green
- 2016Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeHanlin Charleston
- 2015Chicago MedArt Hubbard
- 2015Bridge of SpiesJudge Byers
- 2014Madam SecretaryAmbassador Roy Curtis
- 2013Zero CharismaGreg Goran
- 2013Devious MaidsAlfred Pettigrove
- 2012LincolnJohn Usher
- 2012ElementaryJames Connaughton
- 2012VeepBalloon Salesman
- 2011The EagleClaudius Marcellus
- 2010True GritCol. Stonehill
- 2009The Good WifeDr. David Zarevich
- 2009Parks and RecreationDavid
- 2009Better Off TedArthur Wells
- 2009CastleDave Dunne
- 2008The MentalistChristo Papadakis
- 2008True BloodDr. Robideaux
- 2008Eli StoneBanker
- 2007The Big Bang TheorySanta Claus
- 2006DexterDr. Pittman
- 2006SharkJudge Warren Cleary
- 2005The CloserMr. Mitchell
- 2005MediumArthur Brock
- 2004HouseMarvin
- 2004Desperate HousewivesReverend Sikes
- 2004Boston LegalJudge Harvey Fletcher
- 2004Jack & BobbyMerle Horstradt
- 2003Two and a Half MenFather Shaunassey
- 2003The Fighting TemptationsMr. Fairchild
- 2002The Big Time
- 2002Leap of Faith
- 2000Thirteen DaysArthur Lundahl
- 2000The Michael Richards ShowSteve
- 2000The Geena Davis ShowReverend Meadows
- 2000Gilmore GirlsHanlin Charleston
- 2000An Extremely Goofy MovieJudge (voice) (uncredited)
- 1999The West WingSimon Blye
- 1999Family Law
- 1999The MuseDr. Jacobson
- 1998The SiegeSenator Wright
- 1998CharmedAngel of Destiny
- 1998The King of QueensJoe Heffernan
- 1998From the Earth to the MoonDr. Floyd Thompson
- 1998Best Friends for LifeMr. Burnham
- 1997FlubberMinister
- 1997Ally McBealMr. Stark
- 1997Stargate SG-1Maz'rai
- 1997Rough RidersWadsworth, Sr.
- 1997BeanPassenger Tucker
- 1997Soul ManBishop Peter Jerome
- 1997The PracticeJudge William Aldrich
- 1997Just Shoot Me!Les
- 1996EZ Streets
- 1995The Jeff Foxworthy ShowElliot
- 1995VirusDr. Dubcheck
- 1995Stuart Saves His FamilyIntervention Counselor
- 1995The OfficeFrank Gerard
- 1995Star Trek: VoyagerAdmiral Patterson
- 1994The Swan PrincessKing William (voice)
- 1994Touched by an AngelThe Colonel
- 1994The Enemy WithinVice President Walter Kelly
- 1994Menendez: A Killing in Beverly HillsDean Barrow
- 1994White MileAndy Thornell
- 1993Staying AfloatHenry Ashley
- 1993The NannyDean Sterrett
- 1993Hart to Hart ReturnsTed Avery
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderElton Malone
- 1993And the Band Played OnCongressman Phil Burton
- 1993Undercover BluesPolice Captain
- 1993Rio Shannon
- 1993Rising SunProfessor Sanders
- 1993CuttersHarry Polachek
- 1993The TempDr. Feldman
- 1992Love & War
- 1992Criminal BehaviorAlbee Ferguson
- 1992RevolverTom McCall
- 1992Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop DriveAttorney
- 1992For Richer, for PoorerLarry
- 1991In a Stranger's HandFrancis Haynes
- 1991Drexell's Class
- 1991Herman's HeadMr. Brooks
- 1991Child's Play 3Colonel Cochrane
- 1991JailbirdsSheriff
- 1991White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma ToddD.A. Buron Fitts
- 1991The Perfect TributeDr. Thomas
- 1991The Whereabouts of JennyCox
- 1991Under CoverDirector Waugh
- 1990Ghost DadMr. Seymour
- 1990Down HomeWalt McCrorey
- 1990Capital News
- 1989My Brother's WifeCharles Rusher
- 1989Christine Cromwell
- 1989Cross of FireHiram Evans
- 1989The Fabulous Baker BoysCharlie
- 1989WiredWashington Post Editor
- 1989Doctor Doctor
- 1989Out on the EdgeDr. Cutler
- 1989CoachWilliam Thornton
- 1989Naked LieAdam Berger
- 1988Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim AjamiCatlett
- 1988TV 101Tanner
- 1988Dear JohnDavid
- 1988Clean and SoberBob
- 1988Funny FarmMarion Corey Jr.
- 1988Baby MJudge Sorkow
- 1988SunsetWilliam Singer
- 1988Permanent Record
- 1988Aaron's Way
- 1988The Silence at BethanySam Mitgang
- 1987NutsJudge Lawrence Block
- 1987Like Father Like SonOld Man Morrison
- 1986FresnoProsecutor
- 1986L.A. LawMarshall Hygate
- 1986MatlockProsecutor
- 1984Murder, She WroteNeal Gillen
- 1984BrothersJ. Thomas Briggs
- 1982St. ElsewhereTodd Sweeney
- 1982Remington SteeleMichael Fleming
- 1982American PlayhouseSam Mitgang
- 1978DallasDetective Kane
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.