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Dakin Matthews

Playwright / Theatre Director / Teacher | * 11/07/1940 (83) | Oakland, California (United States of America (USA))
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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), Hanlin Charleston in Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), Joe Heffernan in The King of Queens (1998-2007),and as Reverend Sikes in Desperate Housewives (2004–2012). ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | TV Movies

Known for these Movies & Shows

The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite ...

The Swan Princess

G

1994 | 3.3/5 | 1h 29min
Kids & Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
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Eight years have passed since the events of the second film. Chucky has been resurrected once again and seeks revenge on Andy, his former owner, who is now a teenager enrolled in military school. ...

Child's Play 3

R

1991 | 2.9/5 | 1h 30min
Horror, Thriller
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The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, ...

Lincoln

PG-13

2012 | 3.4/5 | 2h 29min
History, Drama
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Following the murder of her father by a hired hand, a 14-year-old farm girl sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. Marshal she can find—a man with 'true grit'—Reub ...

True Grit

PG-13

2010 | 3.7/5 | 1h 50min
Drama, Adventure, Western
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Awards & Nominations for Dakin Matthews

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Movies with Dakin Matthews as Actor(47)

as Joe / Josie2023 Waitress: The Musical
as Judge Byers2015 Bridge of Spies
as Greg Goran2013 Zero Charisma
as John Usher2012 Lincoln
as Claudius Marcellus2011 The Eagle
as Col. Stonehill2010 True Grit
as Mr. Fairchild2003 The Fighting Temptations
as Judge (voice) (uncredited)2000 An Extremely Goofy Movie
as Arthur Lundahl2000 Thirteen Days
as Dr. Jacobson1999 The Muse
as Senator Wright1998 The Siege
as Congressman Marshall1998 The Siege
as Mr. Burnham1998 Best Friends for Life
as Minister1997 Flubber
as Passenger Tucker1997 Bean
as Intervention Counselor1995 Stuart Saves His Family
as Dr. Dubcheck1995 Virus
as King William (voice)1994 The Swan Princess
as Vice President Walter Kelly1994 The Enemy Within
as Andy Thornell1994 White Mile
as Ted Avery1993 Hart to Hart Returns
1993 Rio Shannon
as Dr. Feldman1993 The Temp
as Congressman Phil Burton1993 And the Band Played On
as Henry Ashley1993 Staying Afloat
as Attorney1992 Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
as Larry1992 For Richer, for Poorer
as Albee Ferguson1992 Criminal Behavior
as Tom McCall1992 Revolver
as Colonel Cochrane1991 Child's Play 3
as D.A. Buron Fitts1991 White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd
as Cox1991 The Whereabouts of Jenny
as Dr. Thomas1991 The Perfect Tribute
as Francis Haynes1991 In a Stranger's Hand
as Sheriff1991 Jailbirds
as Mr. Seymour1990 Ghost Dad
as Washington Post Editor1989 Wired
as Adam Berger1989 Naked Lie
as Charles Rusher1989 My Brother's Wife
as Dr. Cutler1989 Out on the Edge
as Charlie1989 The Fabulous Baker Boys
1988 Permanent Record
as Judge Sorkow1988 Baby M
as Marion Corey Jr.1988 Funny Farm
as Bob1988 Clean and Sober
as Old Man Morrison1987 Like Father Like Son
as Judge Lawrence Block1987 Nuts

TV Shows/Series with Dakin Matthews as Actor(43)

as Father Augustus2019 Evil
as Hanlin Charleston2016 Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
as Balloon Salesman2012 Veep
as James Connaughton2012 Elementary
as Dave Dunne2009 Castle
as David2009 Parks and Recreation
as Arthur Wells2009 Better Off Ted
as Christo Papadakis2008 The Mentalist
as Santa Claus2007 The Big Bang Theory
as Dr. Pittman2006 Dexter
as Judge Arthur Brock2005 Medium
as Mr. Mitchell2005 The Closer
as Reverend Sikes2004 Desperate Housewives
as Marvin2004 House
as Merle Horstradt2004 Jack & Bobby
as Father Shaunassey2003 Two and a Half Men
as Hanlin Charleston2000 Gilmore Girls
as Steve2000 The Michael Richards Show
as Simon Blye1999 The West Wing
1999 Family Law
as Dr. Floyd Thompson1998 From the Earth to the Moon
as Angel of Destiny1998 Charmed
as Joe Heffernan1998 The King of Queens
as Wadsworth, Sr.1997 Rough Riders
as Bishop Peter Jerome1997 Soul Man
as Maz'rai1997 Stargate SG-1
1996 EZ Streets
as Frank Gerard1995 The Office
as Admiral Patterson1995 Star Trek: Voyager
as Harry Polachek1993 Cutters
as Dean Sterrett1993 The Nanny
as Elton Malone1993 Diagnosis: Murder
as Monsignor D'Amico1993 Diagnosis: Murder
1992 Love & War
as Mr. Brooks1991 Herman's Head
1991 Drexell's Class
as Walt McCrorey1990 Down Home
as Hiram Evans1989 Cross of Fire
1989 Doctor Doctor
1988 Aaron's Way
as Prosecutor1986 Fresno
as J. Thomas Briggs1984 Brothers
as Detective Kane1978 Dallas

Movies with Dakin Matthews as Crew(1)

Production/Executive Producer2013 Zero Charisma

Full Name: Dakin Matthews
Born: Thursday, 11/07 1940 (November) in Oakland, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 83 years + 170 days)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Juilliard School
Other names for Dakin Matthews (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Melvin Richard Matthews"
"Melvin Richard "Dakin" Matthews"
Dakin Matthews frequently works together with these people:
Vernee Watson-Johnson (13x, Actress)
Robert Clotworthy (13x, Actor)
Chuck Lorre (11x, Crew)
Mark Moses (10x, Actor)
Tom Virtue (10x, Actor)
John Rubinstein (10x, Actor)
Mark Harelik (10x, Actor)
Lee Aronsohn (10x, Crew)
Eddie Gorodetsky (10x, Crew)
Sara Bareilles (10x, Actress)
Raphael Sbarge (9x, Actor)
Larry Cedar (9x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:780286, Added: 11/06/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024