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