Dakin Matthews

Nov 07, 1940 (84 years old) in Oakland, California, USA

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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Known For

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Diagnosis: Murder

Elton Malone

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House

Marvin

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Dexter

Dr. Pittman

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Two and a Half Men

Father Shaunassey

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Castle

Dave Dunne

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The Good Wife

Dr. David Zarevich

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Chicago Med

Art Hubbard

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The Mentalist

Christo Papadakis

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Stargate SG-1

Maz'rai

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Murder, She Wrote

Neal Gillen

Credits

Doc of Chucky 2024

Self

★ NR
Waitress: The Musical 2023

Joe

★ 7.4
The Gilded Age 2022

Joshua Winterton

★ 7.8
Evil 2019

Father Augustus

★ 7.8
The Resident 2018

Howie Green

★ 8.4
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life 2016

Hanlin Charleston

★ 7.3
Chicago Med 2015

Art Hubbard

★ 8.3
Bridge of Spies 2015

Judge Byers

★ 7.2
Madam Secretary 2014

Ambassador Roy Curtis

★ 7
Zero Charisma 2013

Greg Goran

★ 6.2
Devious Maids 2013

Alfred Pettigrove

★ 7.1
Lincoln 2012

John Usher

★ 6.9
Elementary 2012

James Connaughton

★ 7.6
Veep 2012

Balloon Salesman

★ 7.4
The Eagle 2011

Claudius Marcellus

★ 6.2
True Grit 2010

Col. Stonehill

★ 7.3
The Good Wife 2009

Dr. David Zarevich

★ 7.6
Parks and Recreation 2009

David

★ 8
Better Off Ted 2009

Arthur Wells

★ 7.6
Castle 2009

Dave Dunne

★ 8
The Mentalist 2008

Christo Papadakis

★ 8.4
True Blood 2008

Dr. Robideaux

★ 7.6
Eli Stone 2008

Banker

★ 6.8
The Big Bang Theory 2007

Santa Claus

★ 7.9
Dexter 2006

Dr. Pittman

★ 8.2
The Closer 2005

Mr. Mitchell

★ 7.9
Medium 2005

Arthur Brock

★ 7.5
House 2004

Marvin

★ 8.6
Desperate Housewives 2004

Reverend Sikes

★ 7.9
Jack & Bobby 2004

Merle Horstradt

★ 7
Two and a Half Men 2003

Father Shaunassey

★ 7.5
The Fighting Temptations 2003

Mr. Fairchild

★ 5.8
The Big Time 2002

★ 3.5
Leap of Faith 2002

★ 9
Thirteen Days 2000

Arthur Lundahl

★ 7
The Michael Richards Show 2000

Steve

★ 4.5
Gilmore Girls 2000

Hanlin Charleston

★ 7.9
An Extremely Goofy Movie 2000

Judge (voice) (uncredited)

★ 6.4
The West Wing 1999

Simon Blye

★ 8.3
Family Law 1999

★ 8.2
The Muse 1999

Dr. Jacobson

★ 5.2
The Siege 1998

Senator Wright

★ 6.3
Charmed 1998

Angel of Destiny

★ 8.2
The King of Queens 1998

Joe Heffernan

★ 7.1
From the Earth to the Moon 1998

Dr. Floyd Thompson

★ 8.1
Best Friends for Life 1998

Mr. Burnham

★ NR
Flubber 1997

Minister

★ 5.7
Ally McBeal 1997

Mr. Stark

★ 6.6
Stargate SG-1 1997

Maz'rai

★ 8.3
Rough Riders 1997

Wadsworth, Sr.

★ 6.2
Bean 1997

Passenger Tucker

★ 6.5
Soul Man 1997

Bishop Peter Jerome

★ 6.3
The Practice 1997

Judge William Aldrich

★ 7.7
Just Shoot Me! 1997

Les

★ 6.6
EZ Streets 1996

★ 6.4
The Jeff Foxworthy Show 1995

Elliot

★ 8.7
Virus 1995

Dr. Dubcheck

★ 4.6
Stuart Saves His Family 1995

Intervention Counselor

★ 5.2
The Office 1995

Frank Gerard

★ NR
Star Trek: Voyager 1995

Admiral Patterson

★ 7.8
The Swan Princess 1994

King William (voice)

★ 6.6
Touched by an Angel 1994

The Colonel

★ 7.2
The Enemy Within 1994

Vice President Walter Kelly

★ 5.7
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills 1994

Dean Barrow

★ 6.1
White Mile 1994

Andy Thornell

★ 5.6
Staying Afloat 1993

Henry Ashley

★ NR
The Nanny 1993

Dean Sterrett

★ 8.1
Hart to Hart Returns 1993

Ted Avery

★ 6.4
Diagnosis: Murder 1993

Elton Malone

★ 7.1
And the Band Played On 1993

Congressman Phil Burton

★ 6.5
Undercover Blues 1993

Police Captain

★ 6
Rio Shannon 1993

★ NR
Rising Sun 1993

Professor Sanders

★ 6.1
Cutters 1993

Harry Polachek

★ NR
The Temp 1993

Dr. Feldman

★ 4.6
Love & War 1992

★ 6.2
Criminal Behavior 1992

Albee Ferguson

★ 7.1
Revolver 1992

Tom McCall

★ NR
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive 1992

Attorney

★ 4.6
For Richer, for Poorer 1992

Larry

★ 5.5
In a Stranger's Hand 1991

Francis Haynes

★ 5.8
Drexell's Class 1991

★ 5.5
Herman's Head 1991

Mr. Brooks

★ 6.6
Child's Play 3 1991

Colonel Cochrane

★ 5.9
Jailbirds 1991

Sheriff

★ 10
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd 1991

D.A. Buron Fitts

★ 6
The Perfect Tribute 1991

Dr. Thomas

★ 6
The Whereabouts of Jenny 1991

Cox

★ 6
Under Cover 1991

Director Waugh

★ NR
Ghost Dad 1990

Mr. Seymour

★ 5.1
Down Home 1990

Walt McCrorey

★ 6
Capital News 1990

★ 6
My Brother's Wife 1989

Charles Rusher

★ NR
Christine Cromwell 1989

★ 7.3
Cross of Fire 1989

Hiram Evans

★ 6.5
The Fabulous Baker Boys 1989

Charlie

★ 6.6
Wired 1989

Washington Post Editor

★ 3.4
Doctor Doctor 1989

★ 7.8
Out on the Edge 1989

Dr. Cutler

★ 4.3
Coach 1989

William Thornton

★ 6.8
Naked Lie 1989

Adam Berger

★ 4.8
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami 1988

Catlett

★ 6
TV 101 1988

Tanner

★ 5
Dear John 1988

David

★ 5.7
Clean and Sober 1988

Bob

★ 6.3
Funny Farm 1988

Marion Corey Jr.

★ 6.2
Baby M 1988

Judge Sorkow

★ 5
Sunset 1988

William Singer

★ 5.6
Permanent Record 1988

★ 6.4
Aaron's Way 1988

★ 5
The Silence at Bethany 1988

Sam Mitgang

★ NR
Nuts 1987

Judge Lawrence Block

★ 6.3
Like Father Like Son 1987

Old Man Morrison

★ 5.7
Fresno 1986

Prosecutor

★ 6.4
L.A. Law 1986

Marshall Hygate

★ 7.1
Murder, She Wrote 1984

Neal Gillen

★ 7.5
Brothers 1984

J. Thomas Briggs

★ 7.2
Remington Steele 1982

Michael Fleming

★ 7.1
Dallas 1978

Detective Kane

★ 6.9