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Dakin Matthews
Dakin Matthews
85 years (Nov 7, 1940)
Oakland, California, USA
27 Movies
58 TV Shows

Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. The single most recognizable credit is 'Bridge of Spies', playing Judge Byers. 'True Grit' is the other credit most often cited. The first screen credit dates from 1987. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 85 titles.
Dakin Matthews is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. The single most recognizable credit is 'Bridge of Spies', playing Judge Byers. 'True Grit' is the other credit most often cited. The first screen credit dates from 1987. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 85 titles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dakin Matthews and where are they from?
Dakin Matthews is 85 years old, born on November 7, 1940 in Oakland, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dakin Matthews?
Dakin Matthews is best known for roles in Bridge of Spies, True Grit, Lincoln.
How many movies has Dakin Matthews been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Dakin Matthews has appeared in 27 movies and 58 TV shows.
What was Dakin Matthews's first movie?
The career of Dakin Matthews began with Like Father Like Son (1987).
What is Dakin Matthews's most recent movie or series?
Dakin Matthews's most recent release is Doc of Chucky, which premiered on November 1, 2024.
What TV shows has Dakin Matthews appeared in?
On television, Dakin Matthews has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, House, Dexter, The Mentalist.
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Dakin Matthews
Dakin Matthews
1940-11-07 · Oakland, California, USA

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).Dakin Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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