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).
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Filmography
all 96
Movies 50
TV Shows 46
Voice 2
Producer 1
Joe / Josie
Waitress: The Musical (2023)
Movie
Joshua Winterton
The Gilded Age (2022)
TV
Father Augustus
Evil (2019)
TV
6.5
Hanlin Charleston
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016)
TV
7.13
Judge Byers
Bridge of Spies (2015)
Movie
5.43
Greg Goran / Executive Producer
Zero Charisma (2013)
Movie
John Usher
Lincoln (2012)
Movie
5.2
James Connaughton
Elementary (2012)
TV
6.71
Balloon Salesman
Veep (2012)
TV
7
Claudius Marcellus
The Eagle (2011)
Movie
6
Col. Stonehill
True Grit (2010)
Movie
6.57
Dr. David Zarevich
The Good Wife (2009)
TV
6.01
David
Parks and Recreation (2009)
TV
6.2
Arthur Wells
Better Off Ted (2009)
TV
Dave Dunne
Castle (2009)
TV
6.96
Christo Papadakis
The Mentalist (2008)
TV
6.61
Santa Claus
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
TV
8.19
Dr. Pittman
Dexter (2006)
TV
6.34
Mr. Mitchell
The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Arthur Brock
Medium (2005)
TV
6.18
Marvin
House (2004)
TV
7.74
Reverend Sikes
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
8.75
Merle Horstradt
Jack & Bobby (2004)
TV
Father Shaunassey
Two and a Half Men (2003)
TV
6.23
Mr. Fairchild
The Fighting Temptations (2003)
Movie
Arthur Lundahl
Thirteen Days (2000)
Movie
6
Steve
The Michael Richards Show (2000)
TV
Hanlin Charleston
Gilmore Girls (2000)
TV
6.71
Judge (voice) (uncredited)
An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000)
Movie
5
Simon Blye
The West Wing (1999)
TV
5.66
Family Law (1999)
TV
Dr. Jacobson
The Muse (1999)
Movie
5.67
Senator Wright / Congressman Marshall
The Siege (1998)
Movie
5.79
Angel of Destiny
Charmed (1998)
TV
6.9
Dr. Floyd Thompson
From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
TV
3.5
Mr. Burnham
Best Friends for Life (1998)
Movie
Minister
Flubber (1997)
Movie
6.01
Maz'rai
Stargate SG-1 (1997)
TV
7.33
Wadsworth, Sr.
Rough Riders (1997)
TV
Passenger Tucker
Bean (1997)
Movie
8.67
Bishop Peter Jerome
Soul Man (1997)
TV
Judge William Aldrich / Judge Lander
The Practice (1997)
TV
EZ Streets (1996)
TV
The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995)
TV
Dr. Dubcheck
Virus (1995)
Movie
Intervention Counselor
Stuart Saves His Family (1995)
Movie
Frank Gerard
The Office (1995)
TV
Admiral Patterson
Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
TV
6.25
King William (voice)
The Swan Princess (1994)
Movie
5.69
Vice President Walter Kelly
The Enemy Within (1994)
Movie
Dean Barrow
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994)
Movie
Andy Thornell
White Mile (1994)
Movie
Henry Ashley
Staying Afloat (1993)
Movie
Dean Sterrett
The Nanny (1993)
TV
6.18
Ted Avery
Hart to Hart Returns (1993)
Movie
Monsignor D'Amico / Elton Malone
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
TV
6.46
Congressman Phil Burton
And the Band Played On (1993)
Movie
Police Captain
Undercover Blues (1993)
Movie
5.71
Rio Shannon (1993)
Movie
Professor Sanders
Rising Sun (1993)
Movie
6.33
Harry Polachek
Cutters (1993)
TV
Dr. Feldman
The Temp (1993)
Movie
Love & War (1992)
TV
Albee Ferguson
Criminal Behavior (1992)
Movie
Tom McCall
Revolver (1992)
Movie
Attorney
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive (1992)
Movie
Larry
For Richer, for Poorer (1992)
Movie
Francis Haynes
In a Stranger's Hand (1991)
Movie
Roscoe Davis
Drexell's Class (1991)
TV
Mr. Brooks
Herman's Head (1991)
TV
Colonel Cochrane
Child's Play 3 (1991)
Movie
5.49
Sheriff
Jailbirds (1991)
Movie
D.A. Buron Fitts
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (1991)
Movie
Dr. Thomas
The Perfect Tribute (1991)
Movie
Cox
The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991)
Movie
Mr. Seymour
Ghost Dad (1990)
Movie
Walt McCrorey
Down Home (1990)
TV
Charles Rusher
My Brother's Wife (1989)
Movie
Hiram Evans
Cross of Fire (1989)
TV
Charlie
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Movie
6
Washington Post Editor
Wired (1989)
Movie
Dr. Harold Stratford
Doctor Doctor (1989)
TV
Dr. Cutler
Out on the Edge (1989)
Movie
Adam Berger
Naked Lie (1989)
Movie
Tanner
TV 101 (1988)
TV
Bob
Clean and Sober (1988)
Movie
6
Marion Corey Jr.
Funny Farm (1988)
Movie
6
Judge Sorkow
Baby M (1988)
Movie
Permanent Record (1988)
Movie
Aaron's Way (1988)
TV
Sam Mitgang
The Silence at Bethany (1988)
Movie
Judge Lawrence Block
Nuts (1987)
Movie
Old Man Morrison
Like Father Like Son (1987)
Movie
Prosecutor
Fresno (1986)
TV
J. Thomas Briggs
Brothers (1984)
TV
Detective Kane
Dallas (1978)
TV
4.2
Ratings
Average 6.4
Based on 6.01 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1978
1991
1995
1992
2023
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1940-11-07 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceOakland, United States of America
ReligionCatholicism
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsMelvin Richard Matthews, Melvin Richard "Dakin" Matthews
AwardsOvation Awards, Drama Desk Special Award
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