Menu
Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Known For Acting
Birthday Nov 07, 1940 (84)
Birthplace Oakland, California, USA
Popularity 0.7 (history)
Updated Mar 01, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
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’’ (2004-2 ... 012). Description above from the Wikipedia article Dakin Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Headshots

Profile
Profile
Filmography

Waitress: The Musical

Waitress: The Musical

2023

as Joe

Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies

2015

as Judge Byers

Zero Charisma

Zero Charisma

2013

as Greg Goran

Lincoln

Lincoln

2012

as John Usher

The Eagle

The Eagle

2011

as Claudius Marcellus

True Grit

True Grit

2010

as Col. Stonehill

The Fighting Temptations

The Fighting Temptations

2003

as Mr. Fairchild

An Extremely Goofy Movie

An Extremely Goofy Movie

2000

as Judge (voice) (uncredited)

Thirteen Days

Thirteen Days

2000

as Arthur Lundahl

The Muse

The Muse

1999

as Dr. Jacobson

Best Friends for Life

Best Friends for Life

1998

as Mr. Burnham

The Siege

The Siege

1998

as Senator Wright

The Siege

The Siege

1998

as Congressman Marshall

Flubber

Flubber

1997

as Minister

Bean

Bean

1997

as Passenger Tucker

Virus

Virus

1995

as Dr. Dubcheck

Stuart Saves His Family

Stuart Saves His Family

1995

as Intervention Counselor

The Enemy Within

The Enemy Within

1994

as Vice President Walter Kelly

White Mile

White Mile

1994

as Andy Thornell

The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess

1994

as King William (voice)

Staying Afloat

Staying Afloat

1993

as Henry Ashley

The Temp

The Temp

1993

as Dr. Feldman

Hart to Hart Returns

Hart to Hart Returns

1993

as Ted Avery

Undercover Blues

Undercover Blues

1993

as Police Captain

And the Band Played On

And the Band Played On

1993

as Congressman Phil Burton

Rising Sun

Rising Sun

1993

as Professor Sanders

Revolver

Revolver

1992

as Tom McCall

Criminal Behavior

Criminal Behavior

1992

as Albee Ferguson

For Richer, for Poorer

For Richer, for Poorer

1992

as Larry

Jailbirds

Jailbirds

1991

as Sheriff

In a Stranger's Hand

In a Stranger's Hand

1991

as Francis Haynes

Child's Play 3

Child's Play 3

1991

as Colonel Cochrane

The Perfect Tribute

The Perfect Tribute

1991

as Dr. Thomas

Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad

1990

as Mr. Seymour

My Brother's Wife

My Brother's Wife

1989

as Charles Rusher

Naked Lie

Naked Lie

1989

as Adam Berger

Out on the Edge

Out on the Edge

1989

as Dr. Cutler

The Fabulous Baker Boys

The Fabulous Baker Boys

1989

as Charlie

Wired

Wired

1989

as Washington Post Editor

Baby M

Baby M

1988

as Judge Sorkow

Clean and Sober

Clean and Sober

1988

as Bob

Funny Farm

Funny Farm

1988

as Marion Corey Jr.

Sunset

Sunset

1988

as William Singer

Nuts

Nuts

1987

as Judge Lawrence Block

Like Father Like Son

Like Father Like Son

1987

as Old Man Morrison

No data available

No data available

Zero Charisma

Zero Charisma

2013

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Soul Man

as Bishop Peter Jerome

Episodes: 25

First Aired: Apr 15, 1997

Down Home

as Walt McCrorey

Episodes: 19

First Aired: Apr 12, 1990

The Jeff Foxworthy Show

as Elliot

Episodes: 18

First Aired: Sep 12, 1995

The King of Queens

as Joe Heffernan

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

Gilmore Girls

as Hanlin Charleston

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Oct 05, 2000

Desperate Housewives

as Reverend Sikes

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

The Office

as Frank Gerard

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Mar 11, 1995

Cutters

as Harry Polachek

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Jun 11, 1993

Fresno

as Prosecutor

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Nov 16, 1986

The Gilded Age

as Joshua Winterton

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jan 24, 2022

The Practice

as Judge William Aldrich

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 04, 1997

The Big Bang Theory

as Santa Claus

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 24, 2007

The Mentalist

as Christo Papadakis

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 23, 2008

Rough Riders

as Wadsworth, Sr.

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 20, 1997

True Blood

as Dr. Robideaux

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 07, 2008

Cross of Fire

as Hiram Evans

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 05, 1989

Baby M

as Judge Sorkow

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 22, 1988

Devious Maids

as Alfred Pettigrove

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jun 23, 2013

Star Trek: Voyager

as Admiral Patterson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 16, 1995

The Nanny

as Dean Sterrett

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 03, 1993

Two and a Half Men

as Father Shaunassey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2003

Stargate SG-1

as Maz'rai

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 27, 1997

Diagnosis: Murder

as Elton Malone

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1993

Dallas

as Detective Kane

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 02, 1978

Parks and Recreation

as David

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 09, 2009

The Michael Richards Show

as Steve

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 24, 2000

Better Off Ted

as Arthur Wells

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 18, 2009

Castle

as Dave Dunne

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 09, 2009

Diagnosis: Murder

as Monsignor D'Amico

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1993

The West Wing

as Simon Blye

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1999

From the Earth to the Moon

as Dr. Floyd Thompson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 05, 1998

The Practice

as Judge Lander

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 1997

Dexter

as Dr. Pittman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 2006

House

as Marvin

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 16, 2004

Jack & Bobby

as Merle Horstradt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 2004

Elementary

as James Connaughton

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 2012

The Good Wife

as Dr. David Zarevich

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2009

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

as Hanlin Charleston

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 25, 2016

TV 101

as Tanner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 29, 1988

Dear John

as David Hennessey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 06, 1988

Dear John

as David

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 06, 1988

Veep

as Balloon Salesman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 22, 2012

Brothers

as J. Thomas Briggs

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 13, 1984

The Resident

as Howie Green

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 21, 2018

Evil

as Father Augustus

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2019

Remington Steele

as Michael Fleming

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1982

Herman's Head

as Mr. Brooks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 1991

Charmed

as Angel of Destiny

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1998

L.A. Law

as Marshall Hygate

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1986

Murder, She Wrote

as Dennis Moylan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Neal Gillen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Buford Hazlitt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Touched by an Angel

as The Colonel

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1994

The Closer

as Mr. Mitchell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 13, 2005

Coach

as William Thornton

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 28, 1989

Just Shoot Me!

as Les

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 1997

Medium

as Arthur Brock

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2005

Chicago Med

as Art Hubbard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 17, 2015

Ally McBeal

as Mr. Stark

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 1997

Doctor Doctor

Episodes: 40

First Aired: Jun 12, 1989

Drexell's Class

Episodes: 18

First Aired: Sep 19, 1991

Aaron's Way

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 09, 1988

Family Law

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

EZ Streets

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 27, 1996

Love & War

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1992

Leap of Faith

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 28, 2002

Capital News

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 09, 1990

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 11 20 8
2024 7 17 30 6
2024 8 13 26 6
2024 9 9 21 4
2024 10 6 10 3
2024 11 4 8 2
2024 12 6 13 3
2025 1 10 28 4
2025 2 6 13 1
2025 3 5 14 1
2025 4 1 1 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 3 14 0
2025 9 0 1 0
2025 10 0 1 0

Trending Rank


Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
No trending metrics available.

Return to Top