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.
2024Doc of ChuckyMovieas Self
2024New Old FriendsMovieas William
2023Waitress: The MusicalMovieas Joe
2022The Gilded AgeTV showas Joshua Winterton · 4 episodes
2019EvilTV showas Father Augustus · 1 episodes
2018The ResidentTV showas Howie Green · 1 episodes
2016Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeTV showas Hanlin Charleston · 1 episodes
2015Chicago MedTV showas Art Hubbard · 1 episodes2015Bridge of SpiesMovieas Judge Byers
2014Madam SecretaryTV showas Ambassador Roy Curtis · 1 episodes
2013Zero CharismaMovieas Greg Goran · Executive Producer
2013Devious MaidsTV showas Alfred Pettigrove · 2 episodes2012LincolnMovieas John Usher2012ElementaryTV showas James Connaughton · 1 episodes
2012VeepTV showas Balloon Salesman · 1 episodes2011The EagleMovieas Claudius Marcellus2010True GritMovieas Col. Stonehill
2009The Good WifeTV showas Dr. David Zarevich · 1 episodes2009Parks and RecreationTV showas David · 1 episodes
2009Better Off TedTV showas Arthur Wells · 1 episodes2009CastleTV showas Dave Dunne · 1 episodes2008The MentalistTV showas Christo Papadakis · 2 episodes2008True BloodTV showas Dr. Robideaux · 2 episodes
2008Eli StoneTV showas Banker · 1 episodes2007The Big Bang TheoryTV showas Santa Claus · 2 episodes2006DexterTV showas Dr. Pittman · 1 episodes
2006SharkTV showas Judge Warren Cleary · 1 episodes
2005The CloserTV showas Mr. Mitchell · 1 episodes
2005MediumTV showas Arthur Brock · 1 episodes2004HouseTV showas Marvin · 1 episodes2004Desperate HousewivesTV showas Reverend Sikes · 9 episodes
2004Boston LegalTV showas Judge Harvey Fletcher · 1 episodes
2004Jack & BobbyTV showas Merle Horstradt · 1 episodes2003Two and a Half MenTV showas Father Shaunassey · 1 episodes
2003The Fighting TemptationsMovieas Mr. Fairchild
2002The Big TimeMovie
2002Family AffairTV showas Businessman · 1 episodes
2002Leap of FaithTV show1 episodes
2000Thirteen DaysMovieas Arthur Lundahl
2000The Michael Richards ShowTV showas Steve · 1 episodes
2000The Geena Davis ShowTV showas Reverend Meadows · 1 episodes
2000Gilmore GirlsTV showas Hanlin Charleston · 10 episodes
2000An Extremely Goofy MovieMovieas Judge (voice) (uncredited)
1999The West WingTV showas Simon Blye · 1 episodes
1999Family LawTV show1 episodes
1999The MuseMovieas Dr. Jacobson1998The SiegeMovieas Senator Wright1998CharmedTV showas Angel of Destiny · 1 episodes
1998The King of QueensTV showas Joe Heffernan · 14 episodes
1998From the Earth to the MoonTV showas Dr. Floyd Thompson · 1 episodes
1998Best Friends for LifeMovieas Mr. Burnham1997FlubberMovieas Minister
1997Ally McBealTV showas Mr. Stark · 1 episodes1997Stargate SG-1TV showas Maz'rai · 1 episodes
1997Rough RidersTV showas Wadsworth, Sr. · 2 episodes1997BeanMovieas Passenger Tucker
1997Soul ManTV showas Bishop Peter Jerome · 25 episodes
1997Just Shoot Me!TV showas Les · 1 episodes
1997The PracticeTV showas Judge Lander · as William Aldrich · 3 episodes
1996EZ StreetsTV show1 episodes
1995The Jeff Foxworthy ShowTV showas Elliot · 18 episodes
1995VirusMovieas Dr. Dubcheck
1995Stuart Saves His FamilyMovieas Intervention Counselor
1995The OfficeTV showas Frank Gerard · 6 episodes
1995Star Trek: VoyagerTV showas Admiral Patterson · 1 episodes
1994The Swan PrincessMovieas King William (voice)
1994Touched by an AngelTV showas The Colonel · 1 episodes
1994The Enemy WithinMovieas Vice President Walter Kelly
1994Menendez: A Killing in Beverly HillsMovieas Dean Barrow
1994White MileMovieas Andy Thornell
1993Staying AfloatMovieas Henry Ashley
1993The NannyTV showas Dean Sterrett · 1 episodes
1993Hart to Hart ReturnsMovieas Ted Avery
1993Diagnosis: MurderTV showas Elton Malone · as Monsignor D'Amico · 1 episodes
1993And the Band Played OnMovieas Congressman Phil Burton
1993Undercover BluesMovieas Police Captain
1993Rio ShannonMovie
1993Rising SunMovieas Professor Sanders
1993The TempMovieas Dr. Feldman
1992Love & WarTV show1 episodes
1992Criminal BehaviorMovieas Albee Ferguson
1992RevolverMovieas Tom McCall
1992Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop DriveMovieas Attorney
1992For Richer, for PoorerMovieas Larry
1991In a Stranger's HandMovieas Francis Haynes
1991Herman's HeadTV showas Mr. Brooks · 1 episodes1991Child's Play 3Movieas Colonel Cochrane
1991JailbirdsMovieas Sheriff
1991White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma ToddMovieas D.A. Buron Fitts
1991The Perfect TributeMovieas Dr. Thomas
1991The Whereabouts of JennyMovieas Cox
1991Under CoverMovieas Director Waugh
1990Ghost DadMovieas Mr. Seymour
1990Down HomeTV showas Walt McCrorey · 19 episodes
1990Capital NewsTV show1 episodes
1989My Brother's WifeMovieas Charles Rusher
1989Christine CromwellTV show1 episodes
1989Cross of FireTV showas Hiram Evans · 2 episodes
1989The Fabulous Baker BoysMovieas Charlie
1989WiredMovieas Washington Post Editor
1989Doctor DoctorTV show40 episodes
1989Out on the EdgeMovieas Dr. Cutler
1989CoachTV showas William Thornton · 1 episodes
1989Naked LieMovieas Adam Berger
1988Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim AjamiMovieas Catlett
1988TV 101TV showas Tanner · 1 episodes
1988Dear JohnTV showas David · as David Hennessey · 1 episodes
1988Clean and SoberMovieas Bob
1988Funny FarmMovieas Marion Corey Jr.
1988Baby MTV showas Judge Sorkow · 2 episodes
1988SunsetMovieas William Singer
1988Permanent RecordMovie
1988The Silence at BethanyMovieas Sam Mitgang
1987NutsMovieas Judge Lawrence Block
1987Like Father Like SonMovieas Old Man Morrison
1986FresnoTV showas Prosecutor · 5 episodes
1986L.A. LawTV showas Marshall Hygate · 4 episodes
1986MatlockTV showas Prosecutor · 1 episodes
1984Murder, She WroteTV showas Dennis Moylan · as Neal Gillen · as Buford Hazlitt · 1 episodes
1984BrothersTV showas J. Thomas Briggs · 1 episodes
1982St. ElsewhereTV showas Todd Sweeney · 1 episodes
1982NewhartTV showas Jim · 1 episodes
1982Remington SteeleTV showas Michael Fleming · 1 episodes
1982American PlayhouseTV showas Sam Mitgang · 1 episodes
1978DallasTV showas Detective Kane · 1 episodes