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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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Poster of Doc of Chucky
Doc of Chucky
Dakin Matthews was
83 in Doc of Chucky
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 01 2024
Poster of Waitress: The Musical
Waitress: The Musical
Dakin Matthews was
83 in Waitress: The Musical
as 'Joe'.
Thu, Dec 07 2023
Poster of Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
Dakin Matthews was
74 in Bridge of Spies
as 'Judge Byers'.
Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Zero Charisma
Zero Charisma
Dakin Matthews was
72 in Zero Charisma
as 'Greg Goran'.
Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Dakin Matthews was
72 in Lincoln
as 'John Usher'.
Fri, Nov 09 2012
Poster of The Eagle
The Eagle
Dakin Matthews was
70 in The Eagle
as 'Claudius Marcellus'.
Tue, Feb 08 2011
Poster of True Grit
True Grit
Dakin Matthews was
70 in True Grit
as 'Col. Stonehill'.
Wed, Dec 22 2010
Poster of The Fighting Temptations
The Fighting Temptations
Dakin Matthews was
62 in The Fighting Temptations
as 'Mr. Fairchild'.
Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of The Big Time
The Big Time
Dakin Matthews was
61 in The Big Time
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days
Dakin Matthews was
60 in Thirteen Days
as 'Arthur Lundahl'.
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)'.
Tue, Feb 29 2000
Poster of The Muse
The Muse
Dakin Matthews was
58 in The Muse
as 'Dr. Jacobson'.
Tue, Jan 05 1999
Poster of The Siege
The Siege
Dakin Matthews was
57 in The Siege
as 'Senator Wright, Congressman Marshall'.
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'.
Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Flubber
Flubber
Dakin Matthews was
57 in Flubber
as 'Minister'.
Wed, Nov 26 1997
Poster of Bean
Bean
Dakin Matthews was
56 in Bean
as 'Passenger Tucker'.
Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of Virus
Virus
Dakin Matthews was
54 in Virus
as 'Dr. Dubcheck'.
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'.
Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
Dakin Matthews was
54 in The Swan Princess
as 'King William (voice)'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of White Mile
White Mile
Dakin Matthews was
53 in White Mile
as 'Andy Thornell'.
Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of Staying Afloat
Staying Afloat
Dakin Matthews was
53 in Staying Afloat
as 'Henry Ashley'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
Dakin Matthews was
52 in Undercover Blues
as 'Police Captain'.
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Rio Shannon
Rio Shannon
Dakin Matthews was
52 in Rio Shannon
Sat, Aug 14 1993
Poster of Rising Sun
Rising Sun
Dakin Matthews was
52 in Rising Sun
as 'Professor Sanders'.
Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of The Temp
The Temp
Dakin Matthews was
52 in The Temp
as 'Dr. Feldman'.
Fri, Feb 12 1993
Poster of Criminal Behavior
Criminal Behavior
Dakin Matthews was
51 in Criminal Behavior
as 'Albee Ferguson'.
Mon, May 11 1992
Poster of Revolver
Revolver
Dakin Matthews was
51 in Revolver
as 'Tom McCall'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Aug 30 1991
Poster of Jailbirds
Jailbirds
Dakin Matthews was
50 in Jailbirds
as 'Sheriff'.
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'.
Sun, May 05 1991
Poster of The Perfect Tribute
The Perfect Tribute
Dakin Matthews was
50 in The Perfect Tribute
as 'Dr. Thomas'.
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'.
Mon, Jan 14 1991
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Dakin Matthews was
50 in Under Cover
as 'Director Waugh'.
Sat, Jan 05 1991
Poster of Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad
Dakin Matthews was
49 in Ghost Dad
as 'Mr. Seymour'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of Wired
Wired
Dakin Matthews was
48 in Wired
as 'Washington Post Editor'.
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'.
Sun, May 14 1989
Poster of Naked Lie
Naked Lie
Dakin Matthews was
48 in Naked Lie
as 'Adam Berger'.
Sun, Feb 26 1989
Poster of Clean and Sober
Clean and Sober
Dakin Matthews was
47 in Clean and Sober
as 'Bob'.
Wed, Aug 10 1988
Poster of Funny Farm
Funny Farm
Dakin Matthews was
47 in Funny Farm
as 'Marion Corey Jr.'.
Fri, Jun 03 1988
Poster of Baby M
Baby M
Dakin Matthews was
47 in Baby M
as 'Judge Sorkow'.
Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
Dakin Matthews was
47 in Sunset
as 'William Singer'.
Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Permanent Record
Permanent Record
Dakin Matthews was
47 in Permanent Record
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'.
Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of Nuts
Nuts
Dakin Matthews was
47 in Nuts
as 'Judge Lawrence Block'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of Evil
Evil
Dakin Matthews was
78+ in Evil
as 'Father Augustus'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Dakin Matthews was
77+ in The Resident
as 'Howie Green'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
Dakin Matthews was
75+ in Chicago Med
as 'Art Hubbard'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of Devious Maids
Devious Maids
Dakin Matthews was
72+ in Devious Maids
as 'Alfred Pettigrove'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 23 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Dakin Matthews was
71+ in Elementary
as 'James Connaughton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Veep
Veep
Dakin Matthews was
71+ in Veep
as 'Balloon Salesman'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Dakin Matthews was
68+ in The Good Wife
as 'Dr. David Zarevich'.
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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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
Dakin Matthews was
68+ in Castle
as 'Dave Dunne'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Dakin Matthews was
67+ in The Mentalist
as 'Christo Papadakis'.
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Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Dakin Matthews was
67+ in True Blood
as 'Dr. Robideaux'.
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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'.
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Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
Dakin Matthews was
65+ in Dexter
as 'Dr. Pittman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Dakin Matthews was
64+ in The Closer
as 'Mr. Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Dakin Matthews was
64+ in Medium
as 'Arthur Brock'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of House
House
Dakin Matthews was
64+ in House
as 'Marvin'.
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Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Dakin Matthews was
63+ in Desperate Housewives
as 'Reverend Sikes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Jack & Bobby
Jack & Bobby
Dakin Matthews was
63+ in Jack & Bobby
as 'Merle Horstradt'.
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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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith
Dakin Matthews was
61+ in Leap of Faith
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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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Dakin Matthews was
59+ in Gilmore Girls
as 'Hanlin Charleston'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Dakin Matthews was
58+ in Family Law
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Dakin Matthews was
57+ in Charmed
as 'Angel of Destiny'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Rough Riders
Rough Riders
Dakin Matthews was
56+ in Rough Riders
as 'Wadsworth, Sr.'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of Soul Man
Soul Man
Dakin Matthews was
56+ in Soul Man
as 'Bishop Peter Jerome'.
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Tue, Apr 15 1997
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Dakin Matthews was
56+ in Just Shoot Me!
as 'Les'.
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Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Dakin Matthews was
56+ in The Practice
as 'Judge Lander, Judge William Aldrich'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of EZ Streets
EZ Streets
Dakin Matthews was
55+ in EZ Streets
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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'.
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Tue, Sep 12 1995
Poster of The Office
The Office
Dakin Matthews was
54+ in The Office
as 'Frank Gerard'.
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'.
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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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Dakin Matthews was
52+ in The Nanny
as 'Dean Sterrett'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Cutters
Cutters
Dakin Matthews was
52+ in Cutters
as 'Harry Polachek'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 11 1993
Poster of Love & War
Love & War
Dakin Matthews was
51+ in Love & War
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1992
Poster of Drexell's Class
Drexell's Class
Dakin Matthews was
50+ in Drexell's Class
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Thu, Sep 19 1991
Poster of Herman's Head
Herman's Head
Dakin Matthews was
50+ in Herman's Head
as 'Mr. Brooks'.
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Sun, Sep 08 1991
Poster of Down Home
Down Home
Dakin Matthews was
49+ in Down Home
as 'Walt McCrorey'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 12 1990
Poster of Capital News
Capital News
Dakin Matthews was
49+ in Capital News
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1989
Poster of Doctor Doctor
Doctor Doctor
Dakin Matthews was
48+ in Doctor Doctor
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of Coach
Coach
Dakin Matthews was
48+ in Coach
as 'William Thornton'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of TV 101
TV 101
Dakin Matthews was
48+ in TV 101
as 'Tanner'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 29 1988
Poster of Dear John
Dear John
Dakin Matthews was
47+ in Dear John
as 'David, David Hennessey'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1988
Poster of Baby M
Baby M
Dakin Matthews was
47+ in Baby M
as 'Judge Sorkow'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Aaron's Way
Aaron's Way
Dakin Matthews was
47+ in Aaron's Way
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Wed, Mar 09 1988
Poster of Fresno
Fresno
Dakin Matthews was
46+ in Fresno
as 'Prosecutor'.
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Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Dakin Matthews was
45+ in L.A. Law
as 'Marshall Hygate'.
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Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Dakin Matthews was
43+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Dennis Moylan, Neal Gillen, Buford Hazlitt'.
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Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
Dakin Matthews was
43+ in Brothers
as 'J. Thomas Briggs'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 1984
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Dakin Matthews was
41+ in Remington Steele
as 'Michael Fleming'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
Dakin Matthews was
37+ in Dallas
as 'Detective Kane'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978