Quick Facts
Born:
1940-11-07
Birthplace:
Oakland, California, USA
Credits:
128 Total Roles
Dakin Matthews
Acting
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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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Known For
The Big Bang Theory
Santa Claus
House
Marvin
Bridge of Spies
Judge Byers
True Grit
Col. Stonehill
Dexter
Dr. Pittman
The Mentalist
Christo Papadakis
Lincoln
John Usher
Two and a Half Men
Father Shaunassey
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Doc of Chucky MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Waitress: The Musical MOVIE | Joe |
| 2022 | The Gilded Age TV | Joshua Winterton |
| 2019 | Evil TV | Father Augustus |
| 2018 | The Resident TV | Howie Green |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life TV | Hanlin Charleston |
| 2015 | Chicago Med TV | Art Hubbard |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies MOVIE | Judge Byers |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary TV | Ambassador Roy Curtis |
| 2013 | Zero Charisma MOVIE | Greg Goran |