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Dakin Matthews

Bio: 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)
Born: Thu, Nov 07 1940
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA
Dakin Matthews is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Doc of Chucky
Doc of Chucky
Dakin Matthews was 83 in Doc of Chucky as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2024
Poster of Waitress: The Musical
Waitress: The Musical
Dakin Matthews was 83 in Waitress: The Musical as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 2023
Poster of Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
Dakin Matthews was 74 in Bridge of Spies as 'Judge Byers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Zero Charisma
Zero Charisma
Dakin Matthews was 72 in Zero Charisma as 'Greg Goran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Dakin Matthews was 72 in Lincoln as 'John Usher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of The Eagle
The Eagle
Dakin Matthews was 70 in The Eagle as 'Claudius Marcellus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 2011
Poster of True Grit
True Grit
Dakin Matthews was 70 in True Grit as 'Col. Stonehill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 2010
Poster of The Fighting Temptations
The Fighting Temptations
Dakin Matthews was 62 in The Fighting Temptations as 'Mr. Fairchild'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of The Big Time
The Big Time
Dakin Matthews was 61 in The Big Time
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days
Dakin Matthews was 60 in Thirteen Days as 'Arthur Lundahl'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of An Extremely Goofy Movie
An Extremely Goofy Movie
Dakin Matthews was 59 in An Extremely Goofy Movie as 'Judge (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 29 2000
Poster of The Muse
The Muse
Dakin Matthews was 58 in The Muse as 'Dr. Jacobson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1999
Poster of The Siege
The Siege
Dakin Matthews was 57 in The Siege as 'Senator Wright, Congressman Marshall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1998
Poster of Best Friends for Life
Best Friends for Life
Dakin Matthews was 57 in Best Friends for Life as 'Mr. Burnham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Flubber
Flubber
Dakin Matthews was 57 in Flubber as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1997
Poster of Bean
Bean
Dakin Matthews was 56 in Bean as 'Passenger Tucker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of Virus
Virus
Dakin Matthews was 54 in Virus as 'Dr. Dubcheck'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1995
Poster of Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family
Dakin Matthews was 54 in Stuart Saves His Family as 'Intervention Counselor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
Dakin Matthews was 54 in The Swan Princess as 'King William (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1994
Poster of The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within
Dakin Matthews was 53 in The Enemy Within as 'Vice President Walter Kelly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1994
Poster of Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Dakin Matthews was 53 in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills as 'Dean Barrow'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of White Mile
White Mile
Dakin Matthews was 53 in White Mile as 'Andy Thornell'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of Staying Afloat
Staying Afloat
Dakin Matthews was 53 in Staying Afloat as 'Henry Ashley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1993
Poster of Hart to Hart Returns
Hart to Hart Returns
Dakin Matthews was 52 in Hart to Hart Returns as 'Ted Avery'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1993
Poster of And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Dakin Matthews was 52 in And the Band Played On as 'Congressman Phil Burton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
Dakin Matthews was 52 in Undercover Blues as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Rio Shannon
Rio Shannon
Dakin Matthews was 52 in Rio Shannon
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1993
Poster of Rising Sun
Rising Sun
Dakin Matthews was 52 in Rising Sun as 'Professor Sanders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of The Temp
The Temp
Dakin Matthews was 52 in The Temp as 'Dr. Feldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1993
Poster of Criminal Behavior
Criminal Behavior
Dakin Matthews was 51 in Criminal Behavior as 'Albee Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1992
Poster of Revolver
Revolver
Dakin Matthews was 51 in Revolver as 'Tom McCall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Dakin Matthews was 51 in Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive as 'Attorney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1992
Poster of For Richer, for Poorer
For Richer, for Poorer
Dakin Matthews was 51 in For Richer, for Poorer as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of In a Stranger's Hand
In a Stranger's Hand
Dakin Matthews was 50 in In a Stranger's Hand as 'Francis Haynes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1991
Poster of Child's Play 3
Child's Play 3
Dakin Matthews was 50 in Child's Play 3 as 'Colonel Cochrane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1991
Poster of Jailbirds
Jailbirds
Dakin Matthews was 50 in Jailbirds as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1991
Poster of White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
Dakin Matthews was 50 in White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd as 'D.A. Buron Fitts'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1991
Poster of The Perfect Tribute
The Perfect Tribute
Dakin Matthews was 50 in The Perfect Tribute as 'Dr. Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1991
Poster of The Whereabouts of Jenny
The Whereabouts of Jenny
Dakin Matthews was 50 in The Whereabouts of Jenny as 'Cox'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 1991
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Dakin Matthews was 50 in Under Cover as 'Director Waugh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1991
Poster of Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad
Dakin Matthews was 49 in Ghost Dad as 'Mr. Seymour'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1990
Poster of My Brother's Wife
My Brother's Wife
Dakin Matthews was 49 in My Brother's Wife as 'Charles Rusher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Fabulous Baker Boys
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Dakin Matthews was 48 in The Fabulous Baker Boys as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of Wired
Wired
Dakin Matthews was 48 in Wired as 'Washington Post Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1989
Poster of Out on the Edge
Out on the Edge
Dakin Matthews was 48 in Out on the Edge as 'Dr. Cutler'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1989
Poster of Naked Lie
Naked Lie
Dakin Matthews was 48 in Naked Lie as 'Adam Berger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1989
Poster of Clean and Sober
Clean and Sober
Dakin Matthews was 47 in Clean and Sober as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1988
Poster of Funny Farm
Funny Farm
Dakin Matthews was 47 in Funny Farm as 'Marion Corey Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1988
Poster of Baby M
Baby M
Dakin Matthews was 47 in Baby M as 'Judge Sorkow'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
Dakin Matthews was 47 in Sunset as 'William Singer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Permanent Record
Permanent Record
Dakin Matthews was 47 in Permanent Record
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of The Silence at Bethany
The Silence at Bethany
Dakin Matthews was 47 in The Silence at Bethany as 'Sam Mitgang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of Nuts
Nuts
Dakin Matthews was 47 in Nuts as 'Judge Lawrence Block'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1987
Poster of Like Father Like Son
Like Father Like Son
Dakin Matthews was 46 in Like Father Like Son as 'Old Man Morrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1987

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
Dakin Matthews was 81+ in The Gilded Age as 'Joshua Winterton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of Evil
Evil
Dakin Matthews was 78+ in Evil as 'Father Augustus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Dakin Matthews was 77+ in The Resident as 'Howie Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Dakin Matthews was 76+ in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life as 'Hanlin Charleston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
Dakin Matthews was 75+ in Chicago Med as 'Art Hubbard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of Devious Maids
Devious Maids
Dakin Matthews was 72+ in Devious Maids as 'Alfred Pettigrove'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 23 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Dakin Matthews was 71+ in Elementary as 'James Connaughton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Veep
Veep
Dakin Matthews was 71+ in Veep as 'Balloon Salesman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Dakin Matthews was 68+ in The Good Wife as 'Dr. David Zarevich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Dakin Matthews was 68+ in Parks and Recreation as 'David'.
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Thu, Apr 09 2009
Poster of Better Off Ted
Better Off Ted
Dakin Matthews was 68+ in Better Off Ted as 'Arthur Wells'.
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Wed, Mar 18 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
Dakin Matthews was 68+ in Castle as 'Dave Dunne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Dakin Matthews was 67+ in The Mentalist as 'Christo Papadakis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Dakin Matthews was 67+ in True Blood as 'Dr. Robideaux'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Dakin Matthews was 66+ in The Big Bang Theory as 'Santa Claus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
Dakin Matthews was 65+ in Dexter as 'Dr. Pittman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Dakin Matthews was 64+ in The Closer as 'Mr. Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Dakin Matthews was 64+ in Medium as 'Arthur Brock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of House
House
Dakin Matthews was 64+ in House as 'Marvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Dakin Matthews was 63+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Reverend Sikes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Jack & Bobby
Jack & Bobby
Dakin Matthews was 63+ in Jack & Bobby as 'Merle Horstradt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Dakin Matthews was 62+ in Two and a Half Men as 'Father Shaunassey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith
Dakin Matthews was 61+ in Leap of Faith
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 28 2002
Poster of The Michael Richards Show
The Michael Richards Show
Dakin Matthews was 59+ in The Michael Richards Show as 'Steve'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Dakin Matthews was 59+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Hanlin Charleston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Dakin Matthews was 58+ in The West Wing as 'Simon Blye'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Dakin Matthews was 58+ in Family Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Dakin Matthews was 57+ in Charmed as 'Angel of Destiny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Dakin Matthews was 57+ in The King of Queens as 'Joe Heffernan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Dakin Matthews was 57+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Dr. Floyd Thompson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Dakin Matthews was 56+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Maz'rai'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Rough Riders
Rough Riders
Dakin Matthews was 56+ in Rough Riders as 'Wadsworth, Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of Soul Man
Soul Man
Dakin Matthews was 56+ in Soul Man as 'Bishop Peter Jerome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1997
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Dakin Matthews was 56+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'Les'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Dakin Matthews was 56+ in The Practice as 'Judge William Aldrich, Judge Lander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of EZ Streets
EZ Streets
Dakin Matthews was 55+ in EZ Streets
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 1996
Poster of The Jeff Foxworthy Show
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
Dakin Matthews was 54+ in The Jeff Foxworthy Show as 'Elliot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1995
Poster of The Office
The Office
Dakin Matthews was 54+ in The Office as 'Frank Gerard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 11 1995
Poster of Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Dakin Matthews was 54+ in Star Trek: Voyager as 'Admiral Patterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Dakin Matthews was 53+ in Touched by an Angel as 'The Colonel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Dakin Matthews was 52+ in The Nanny as 'Dean Sterrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Dakin Matthews was 52+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Elton Malone, Monsignor D'Amico'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Cutters
Cutters
Dakin Matthews was 52+ in Cutters as 'Harry Polachek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 11 1993
Poster of Love & War
Love & War
Dakin Matthews was 51+ in Love & War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1992
Poster of Drexell's Class
Drexell's Class
Dakin Matthews was 50+ in Drexell's Class
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1991
Poster of Herman's Head
Herman's Head
Dakin Matthews was 50+ in Herman's Head as 'Mr. Brooks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 1991
Poster of Down Home
Down Home
Dakin Matthews was 49+ in Down Home as 'Walt McCrorey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 12 1990
Poster of Capital News
Capital News
Dakin Matthews was 49+ in Capital News
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1990
Poster of Cross of Fire
Cross of Fire
Dakin Matthews was 48+ in Cross of Fire as 'Hiram Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1989
Poster of Doctor Doctor
Doctor Doctor
Dakin Matthews was 48+ in Doctor Doctor
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of Coach
Coach
Dakin Matthews was 48+ in Coach as 'William Thornton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of TV 101
TV 101
Dakin Matthews was 48+ in TV 101 as 'Tanner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 29 1988
Poster of Dear John
Dear John
Dakin Matthews was 47+ in Dear John as 'David, David Hennessey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1988
Poster of Baby M
Baby M
Dakin Matthews was 47+ in Baby M as 'Judge Sorkow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Aaron's Way
Aaron's Way
Dakin Matthews was 47+ in Aaron's Way
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 09 1988
Poster of Fresno
Fresno
Dakin Matthews was 46+ in Fresno as 'Prosecutor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Dakin Matthews was 45+ in L.A. Law as 'Marshall Hygate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Dakin Matthews was 43+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Neal Gillen, Dennis Moylan, Buford Hazlitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
Dakin Matthews was 43+ in Brothers as 'J. Thomas Briggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 1984
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Dakin Matthews was 41+ in Remington Steele as 'Michael Fleming'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
Dakin Matthews was 37+ in Dallas as 'Detective Kane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978