Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
November 7, 1940 (age 85)
Place of Birth
Oakland, California, USA
Also Known As
Melvin Richard Matthews
Melvin Richard "Dakin" Matthews
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).
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VideoKnown For
TV
The Mentalist
Christo Papadakis
2008
TV
House
Marvin
2004
TV
Dexter
Dr. Pittman
2006
TV
Desperate Housewives
Reverend Sikes
2004
TV
The West Wing
Simon Blye
1999
TV
Stargate SG-1
Maz'rai
1997
TV
Castle
Dave Dunne
2009
TV
Two and a Half Men
Father Shaunassey
2003
TV
Charmed
Angel of Destiny
1998
TV
The Good Wife
Dr. David Zarevich
2009
TV
Chicago Med
Art Hubbard
2015
TV
Dallas
Detective Kane
1978
TV
Gilmore Girls
Hanlin Charleston
2000
TV
Elementary
James Connaughton
2012
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Dennis Moylan
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Neal Gillen
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Buford Hazlitt
1984
TV
The Nanny
Dean Sterrett
1993
TV
The Resident
Howie Green
2018
TV
The Closer
Mr. Mitchell
2005
Filmography
2024FilmDoc of Chuckyas Self2024FilmNew Old Friendsas William2023FilmWaitress: The Musicalas Joe2022TVThe Gilded Ageas Joshua Winterton2019TVEvilas Father Augustus2018TVThe Residentas Howie Green2016TVGilmore Girls: A Year in the Lifeas Hanlin Charleston2015TVChicago Medas Art Hubbard2015FilmBridge of Spiesas Judge Byers2014TVMadam Secretaryas Ambassador Roy Curtis2013FilmZero Charismaas Greg Goran2013TVDevious Maidsas Alfred Pettigrove2012FilmLincolnas John Usher2012TVElementaryas James Connaughton2012TVVeepas Balloon Salesman2011FilmThe Eagleas Claudius Marcellus2010FilmTrue Gritas Col. Stonehill2009TVThe Good Wifeas Dr. David Zarevich2009TVParks and Recreationas David2009TVBetter Off Tedas Arthur Wells2009TVCastleas Dave Dunne2008TVThe Mentalistas Christo Papadakis2008TVTrue Bloodas Dr. Robideaux2008TVEli Stoneas Banker2007TVThe Big Bang Theoryas Santa Claus2006TVDexteras Dr. Pittman2006TVSharkas Judge Warren Cleary2005TVThe Closeras Mr. Mitchell2005TVMediumas Arthur Brock2004TVHouseas Marvin2004TVDesperate Housewivesas Reverend Sikes2004TVBoston Legalas Judge Harvey Fletcher2004TVJack & Bobbyas Merle Horstradt2003TVTwo and a Half Menas Father Shaunassey2003FilmThe Fighting Temptationsas Mr. Fairchild2002FilmThe Big Time2002TVLeap of Faith2000FilmThirteen Daysas Arthur Lundahl2000TVThe Michael Richards Showas Steve2000TVThe Geena Davis Showas Reverend Meadows2000TVGilmore Girlsas Hanlin Charleston2000FilmAn Extremely Goofy Movieas Judge (voice) (uncredited)1999TVThe West Wingas Simon Blye1999TVFamily Law1999FilmThe Museas Dr. Jacobson1998FilmThe Siegeas Senator Wright1998TVCharmedas Angel of Destiny1998TVThe King of Queensas Joe Heffernan1998TVFrom the Earth to the Moonas Dr. Floyd Thompson1998FilmBest Friends for Lifeas Mr. Burnham1997FilmFlubberas Minister1997TVAlly McBealas Mr. Stark1997TVStargate SG-1as Maz'rai1997TVRough Ridersas Wadsworth, Sr.1997FilmBeanas Passenger Tucker1997TVSoul Manas Bishop Peter Jerome1997TVThe Practiceas Judge William Aldrich1997TVJust Shoot Me!as Les1996TVEZ Streets1995TVThe Jeff Foxworthy Showas Elliot1995FilmVirusas Dr. Dubcheck1995FilmStuart Saves His Familyas Intervention Counselor1995TVThe Officeas Frank Gerard1995TVStar Trek: Voyageras Admiral Patterson1994FilmThe Swan Princessas King William (voice)1994TVTouched by an Angelas The Colonel1994FilmThe Enemy Withinas Vice President Walter Kelly1994FilmMenendez: A Killing in Beverly Hillsas Dean Barrow1994FilmWhite Mileas Andy Thornell1993FilmStaying Afloatas Henry Ashley1993TVThe Nannyas Dean Sterrett1993FilmHart to Hart Returnsas Ted Avery1993TVDiagnosis: Murderas Elton Malone1993FilmAnd the Band Played Onas Congressman Phil Burton1993FilmUndercover Bluesas Police Captain1993FilmRio Shannon1993FilmRising Sunas Professor Sanders1993TVCuttersas Harry Polachek1993FilmThe Tempas Dr. Feldman1992TVLove & War1992FilmCriminal Behavioras Albee Ferguson1992FilmRevolveras Tom McCall1992FilmGrave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Driveas Attorney1992FilmFor Richer, for Pooreras Larry1991FilmIn a Stranger's Handas Francis Haynes1991TVDrexell's Class1991TVHerman's Headas Mr. Brooks1991FilmChild's Play 3as Colonel Cochrane1991FilmJailbirdsas Sheriff1991FilmWhite Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Toddas D.A. Buron Fitts1991FilmThe Perfect Tributeas Dr. Thomas1991FilmThe Whereabouts of Jennyas Cox1991FilmUnder Coveras Director Waugh1990FilmGhost Dadas Mr. Seymour1990TVDown Homeas Walt McCrorey1990TVCapital News1989FilmMy Brother's Wifeas Charles Rusher1989TVChristine Cromwell1989TVCross of Fireas Hiram Evans1989FilmThe Fabulous Baker Boysas Charlie1989FilmWiredas Washington Post Editor1989TVDoctor Doctor1989FilmOut on the Edgeas Dr. Cutler1989TVCoachas William Thornton1989FilmNaked Lieas Adam Berger1988FilmTerrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajamias Catlett1988TVTV 101as Tanner1988TVDear Johnas David Hennessey1988FilmClean and Soberas Bob1988FilmFunny Farmas Marion Corey Jr.1988TVBaby Mas Judge Sorkow1988FilmSunsetas William Singer1988FilmPermanent Record1988TVAaron's Way1988FilmThe Silence at Bethanyas Sam Mitgang1987FilmNutsas Judge Lawrence Block1987FilmLike Father Like Sonas Old Man Morrison1986TVFresnoas Prosecutor1986TVL.A. Lawas Marshall Hygate1986TVMatlockas Prosecutor1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Dennis Moylan1984TVBrothersas J. Thomas Briggs1982TVSt. Elsewhereas Todd Sweeney1982TVRemington Steeleas Michael Fleming1982TVAmerican Playhouseas Sam Mitgang1978TVDallasas Detective Kane