Dakin Matthews

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.

Career Overview

Dakin Matthews has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently True Grit with 1 titles. Signature works include The Eagle, True Grit, New Old Friends. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

96

Birth Date

1940-11-07 00:00:00

Birth Place

Oakland, California, USA

Known For

• 

  The Eagle
• 

  True Grit
• 

  New Old Friends
• 

  Child's Play 3
• 

  Criminal Behavior
• 

  My Brother's Wife

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• True Grit (1 titles)
• A Goofy Movie Collection (1 titles)
• Mr. Bean (1 titles)
• The Swan Princess (1 titles)
• The Swan Princess Collection (1 titles)
• Child's Play (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Channing Tatum (1 collaborations)
• Mark Strong (1 collaborations)
• Jamie Bell (1 collaborations)
• Donald Sutherland (1 collaborations)
• Denis O'Hare (1 collaborations)
• Tahar Rahim (1 collaborations)
• Douglas Henshall (1 collaborations)
• Paul Ritter (1 collaborations)
• Pip Carter (1 collaborations)
• Ned Dennehy (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (95 credits)

  • Doc of Chucky

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • New Old Friends

    William

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Waitress: The Musical

    Joe

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Gilded Age

    - In Terms of Winning and Losing (2023) ... Joshua Winterton actor actors

    - Close Enough to Touch (2023) ... Joshua Winterton actor actors

    - His Grace the Duke (2023) ... Joshua Winterton actor actors

    - Some Sort of Trick (2023) ... Joshua Winterton actor actors
    2022
  • Evil

    - 177 Minutes (2019) ... Father Augustus actor actors
    2019
  • The Resident

    - Identity Crisis (2018) ... Howie Green actor actors
    2018
  • Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

    - Spring (2016) ... Hanlin Charleston actor actors
    2016
  • Bridge of Spies

    Judge Byers

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Chicago Med

    - Trust Fall (2024) ... Art Hubbard actor actors
    2015
  • Madam Secretary

    - The Linchpin (2016) ... Ambassador Roy Curtis actor actors
    2014
  • Zero Charisma

    Greg Goran

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Devious Maids

    - Scrambling the Eggs (2013) ... Alfred Pettigrove actor actors

    - Minding the Baby (2013) ... Alfred Pettigrove actor actors
    2013
  • Lincoln

    John Usher

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Veep

    - Data (2015) ... Balloon Salesman actor actors
    2012
  • Elementary

    - The Eternity Injection (2015) ... James Connaughton actor actors
    2012
  • The Eagle

    Claudius Marcellus

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • True Grit

    Col. Stonehill

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Castle

    - Secret Santa (2012) ... Dave Dunne actor actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - And The Law Won (2012) ... Dr. David Zarevich actor actors
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - Summer Catalog (2010) ... David actor actors
    2009
  • Better Off Ted

    - Swag the Dog (2010) ... Arthur Wells actor actors
    2009
  • The Mentalist

    - Red in Tooth and Claw (2013) ... Christo Papadakis actor actors

    - Red Queen (2011) ... Christo Papadakis actor actors
    2008
  • True Blood

    - Fresh Blood (2010) ... Dr. Robideaux actor actors

    - It Hurts Me Too (2010) ... Dr. Robideaux actor actors
    2008
  • The Big Bang Theory

    - The Clean Room Infiltration (2014) ... Santa Claus actor actors

    - The Santa Simulation (2012) ... Santa Claus actor actors
    2007
  • Dexter

    - Father Knows Best (2006) ... Dr. Pittman actor actors
    2006
  • Medium

    - Head Games (2) (2007) ... Arthur Brock actor actors
    2005
  • The Closer

    - Standards and Practices (2005) ... Mr. Mitchell actor actors
    2005
  • Desperate Housewives

    - Searching (2011) ... Reverend Sikes actor actors

    - Where Do I Belong (2011) ... Reverend Sikes actor actors

    - You Gotta Get a Gimmick (2010) ... Reverend Sikes actor actors

    - Sunday (2008) ... Reverend Sikes actor actors

    - It Takes Two (2006) ... Reverend Sikes actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Angel of Death (2007) ... Judge Harvey Fletcher actor actors
    2004
  • House

    - Damned If You Do (2004) ... Marvin actor actors
    2004
  • The Fighting Temptations

    Mr. Fairchild

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Two and a Half Men

    - That Darn Priest (2011) ... Father Shaunassey actor actors
    2003
  • The Big Time

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Thirteen Days

    Arthur Lundahl

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • An Extremely Goofy Movie

    Judge (voice) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Gilmore Girls

    - Lorelai? Lorelai? (2007) ... Hanlin Charleston actor actors

    - But Not as Cute as Pushkin (2004) ... Hanlin Charleston actor actors

    - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio (2003) ... Hanlin Charleston actor actors

    - The Big One (2003) ... Hanlin Charleston actor actors

    - Lorelai Out of Water (2003) ... Hanlin Charleston actor actors
    2000
  • The Muse

    Dr. Jacobson

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Take out the Trash Day (2000) ... Simon Blye actor actors
    1999
  • The Siege

    Senator Wright

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Best Friends for Life

    Mr. Burnham

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The King of Queens

    - Single Spaced (2007) ... Joe Heffernan actor actors

    - Emotional Rollercoaster (2006) ... Joe Heffernan actor actors

    - Baker's Doesn't (2005) ... Joe Heffernan actor actors

    - Wish Boned (2005) ... Joe Heffernan actor actors

    - Offtrack... Bedding (2004) ... Joe Heffernan actor actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Witch Way Now? (2002) ... Angel of Destiny actor actors
    1998
  • From the Earth to the Moon

    - Apollo 1 (1998) ... Dr. Floyd Thompson actor actors
    1998
  • Flubber

    Minister

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Rough Riders

    Wadsworth, Sr.

    actor

    actors

    - Part 2 (1997) ... Wadsworth, Sr. actor actors

    - Part 1 (1997) ... Wadsworth, Sr. actor actors
    1997
  • Bean

    Passenger Tucker

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Stargate SG-1

    - Stronghold (2006) ... Maz'rai actor actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - The Making of a Trial Attorney (2003) ... Judge Lander actor actors

    - Officers of the Court (2000) ... Judge William Aldrich actor actors

    - Germ Warfare (2000) ... Judge William Aldrich actor actors

    - Summary Judgments (2000) ... Judge William Aldrich actor actors
    1997
  • Just Shoot Me!

    - When Nina Met Her Parents (2000) ... Les actor actors
    1997
  • Stuart Saves His Family

    Intervention Counselor

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - Relativity (1999) ... Admiral Patterson actor actors
    1995
  • The Swan Princess

    King William (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • The Enemy Within

    Vice President Walter Kelly

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills

    Dean Barrow

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • White Mile

    Andy Thornell

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Seek and Ye Shall Find (1998) ... The Colonel actor actors
    1994
  • Staying Afloat

    Henry Ashley

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Hart to Hart Returns

    Ted Avery

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • And the Band Played On

    Congressman Phil Burton

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Undercover Blues

    Police Captain

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Rio Shannon

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Rising Sun

    Professor Sanders

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Temp

    Dr. Feldman

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Confession (2001) ... Monsignor D'Amico actor actors

    - A Very Fatal Funeral (1994) ... Elton Malone actor actors
    1993
  • The Nanny

    - The Yummy Mummy (1999) ... Dean Sterrett actor actors
    1993
  • Criminal Behavior

    Albee Ferguson

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive

    Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • For Richer, for Poorer

    Larry

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • In a Stranger's Hand

    Francis Haynes

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Child's Play 3

    Colonel Cochrane

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Jailbirds

    Sheriff

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd

    D.A. Buron Fitts

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Perfect Tribute

    Dr. Thomas

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Whereabouts of Jenny

    Cox

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Under Cover

    Director Waugh

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Ghost Dad

    Mr. Seymour

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • My Brother's Wife

    Charles Rusher

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Fabulous Baker Boys

    Charlie

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Wired

    Washington Post Editor

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Out on the Edge

    Dr. Cutler

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Naked Lie

    Adam Berger

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Coach

    - Pros & Cons (1994) ... William Thornton actor actors
    1989
  • Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami

    Catlett

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Clean and Sober

    Bob

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Funny Farm

    Marion Corey Jr.

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Permanent Record

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Silence at Bethany

    Sam Mitgang

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Nuts

    Judge Lawrence Block

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Like Father Like Son

    Old Man Morrison

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • L.A. Law

    - Leap of Faith (1993) ... Marshall Hygate actor actors

    - Christmas Stalking (1992) ... Marshall Hygate actor actors

    - Helter Shelter (1992) ... Marshall Hygate actor actors

    - Love in Bloom (1992) ... Marshall Hygate actor actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The People vs. Matlock (1987) ... Prosecutor actor actors
    1986
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - The Scent of Murder (1995) ... Buford Hazlitt actor actors

    - A Killing in Cork (1993) ... Dennis Moylan actor actors

    - The Wind Around the Tower (1992) ... Neal Gillen actor actors
    1984
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Where There's Hope, There's Crosby (1986) ... Todd Sweeney actor actors
    1982
  • Remington Steele

    - Gourmet Steele (1985) ... Michael Fleming actor actors
    1982
  • Dallas

    - Carousel (1988) ... Detective Kane actor actors
    1978

• production (1 credits)

  • Zero Charisma

    executive producer

    production
    2013