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Melvin Richard Matthews
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2013 Zero Charisma (post-production)
Greg Goran
 
2012 Lincoln (post-production)
 
2012 My Eleventh (post-production)
 
2005-2012 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Reverend Sikes
– What's the Good of Being Good (2012) … Reverend Sikes
– The Art of Making Art (2011) … Reverend Sikes
– Searching (2011) … Reverend Sikes
– Where Do I Belong? (2011) … Reverend Sikes
– You Gotta Get a Gimmick (2010) … Reverend Sikes
See all 9 episodes »
 
2011 The Mentalist (TV series)
Christo Papadakis
– Red Queen (2011) … Christo Papadakis
 
2011 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
Father Shaunassey
– That Darn Priest (2011) … Father Shaunassey
 
2011 The Eagle
Claudius Marcellus
 
2010 True Grit
Col. Stonehill
 
2010 True Blood (TV series)
Dr. Robideaux
– Fresh Blood (2010) … Dr. Robideaux
– It Hurts Me Too (2010) … Dr. Robideaux
 
2010 Better Off Ted (TV series)
Arthur Wells
– Swag the Dog (2010) … Arthur Wells
 
2010 General Hospital (TV series)
Judge Peter Carroll
– Episode #1.12117 (2010) … Judge Peter Carroll (uncredited)
– Episode #1.12081 (2010) … Judge Peter Carroll
– Episode #1.12080 (2010) … Judge Peter Carroll
– Episode #1.12058 (2010) … Judge Peter Carroll (uncredited)
– Episode #1.12053 (2010) … Judge Peter Carroll
See all 28 episodes »
 
2010 Parks and Recreation (TV series)
David
– Summer Catalog (2010) … David
 
2010 Cold Case (TV series)
Sheldon 'Cleo' Burgess '10
– Metamorphosis (2010) … Sheldon 'Cleo' Burgess '10
 
2008 Eli Stone (TV series)
Banker
– The Path (2008) … Banker
 
2007 Shark (TV series)
Judge Warren Cleary
– Gangster Movies (2007) … Judge Warren Cleary
 
2001-2007 The King of Queens (TV series)
Joe Heffernan
– Single Spaced (2007) … Joe Heffernan
– Emotional Rollercoaster (2006) … Joe Heffernan
– Baker's Doesn't (2005) … Joe Heffernan (voice)
– Wish Boned (2005) … Joe Heffernan
– Offtrack... Bedding (2004) … Joe Heffernan
See all 13 episodes »
 
2007 Medium (TV series)
Judge Arthur Brock
– Head Games (2007) … Judge Arthur Brock
 
2000-2007 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Hanlin Charleston
– Lorelai? Lorelai? (2007) … Hanlin Charleston
– But Not as Cute as Pushkin (2004) … Hanlin Charleston
– Those Are Strings, Pinocchio (2003) … Hanlin Charleston
– The Big One (2003) … Hanlin Charleston
– Lorelai Out of Water (2003) … Hanlin Charleston
See all 10 episodes »
 
2007 Boston Legal (TV series)
Judge Harvey Fletcher
– Angel of Death (2007) … Judge Harvey Fletcher
 
2006 Dexter (TV series)
Dr. Pittman
– Father Knows Best (2006) … Dr. Pittman
 
2005-2006 Huff (TV series)
Jim Sullivan
– Whipped Doggie (2006) … Jim Sullivan
– Maps Don't Talk 2 (2006) … Jim Sullivan
– Christmas Is Ruined (2005) … Jim Sullivan
 
2006 Jake in Progress (TV series)
Governor Reynolds
– Eyebrow Girl vs. Smirkface (2006) … Governor Reynolds
– The Hot One (2006) … Governor Reynolds
 
2006 Stargate SG-1 (TV series)
Maz'rai
– Stronghold (2006) … Maz'rai
 
2005 The Closer (TV series)
Mr. Mitchell
– Standards and Practices (2005) … Mr. Mitchell
 
2004-2005 Jack & Bobby (TV series)
Merle Horstradt
– And Justice for All (2005) … Merle Horstradt
– Running Scared (2005) … Merle Horstradt
– Lost Boys (2004) … Merle Horstradt
– Election Night (2004) … Merle Horstradt
– Valentino (2004) … Merle Horstradt
See all 7 episodes »
 
2005 Carnivàle (TV series)
Evander Geddes
– Creed, OK (2005) … Evander Geddes
 
2004 House M.D. (TV series)
Marvin - Santa Claus
– Damned If You Do (2004) … Marvin - Santa Claus
 
2004 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Simon Clifton
– Traylor Trash (2004) … Simon Clifton
– Peeler? I Hardley Knew Her (2004) … Simon Clifton
– The Brothers Grim (2004) … Simon Clifton
 
2003 The Lyon's Den (TV series)
Judge
– Trick or Treat (2003) … Judge
 
2003 The Fighting Temptations
Mr. Fairchild
 
2000-2003 The Practice (TV series)
Judge William Aldrich / Judge Lander
– The Making of a Trial Attorney (2003) … Judge Lander
– Officers of the Court (2000) … Judge William Aldrich
– Germ Warfare (2000) … Judge William Aldrich
– Summary Judgments (2000) … Judge William Aldrich
 
1999-2002 Providence (TV series)
Dick Johnson / Rev. Steinflash
– The Wedding Planner (2002) … Rev. Steinflash
– Tying the Not (1999) … Dick Johnson (uncredited)
– Sisters (1999) … Dick Johnson
 
2002 Judging Amy (TV series)
Mr. Chandler
– The Frozen Zone (2002) … Mr. Chandler
 
2002 The Big Time (TV movie)
 
2002 Family Affair (TV series)
Business Man
– Pilot: Part 2 (2002) … Business Man
 
2002 Charmed (TV series)
Angel of Destiny
– Witch Way Now? (2002) … Angel of Destiny
 
2002 Leap of Faith (TV series)
– The Balls Game (2002)
 
2001 Citizen Baines (TV series)
Hal Lainson
– Lost and Found (2001) … Hal Lainson
 
2001 First Years (TV series)
Jameson Bishop
– ...And Then You Die (2001) … Jameson Bishop
 
1994-2001 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Elton Malone / Monsignor D'Amico
– Confession (2001) … Monsignor D'Amico
– A Very Fatal Funeral (1994) … Elton Malone
 
2000 Thirteen Days
Arthur Lundahl
 
2000 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
Mr. Harrison
– Charma Loves Greb (2000) … Mr. Harrison
 
2000 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Mr. Stark
– Tis the Season (2000) … Mr. Stark
 
2000 The Michael Richards Show (TV series)
Steve
– Discrimination (2000) … Steve
 
2000 The Geena Davis Show (TV series)
Reverend Meadows
– Motherly Advice (2000) … Reverend Meadows
 
2000 Gen 13 (video) (voice)
 
2000 Just Shoot Me! (TV series)
Les
– When Nina Met Her Parents (2000) … Les
 
2000 City of Angels (TV series)
Hospital Lawyer
– Cry Me a Liver (2000) … Hospital Lawyer
 
2000 An Extremely Goofy Movie (video)
Judge (voice) (uncredited)
 
2000 The West Wing (TV series)
Simon Blye
– Take Out the Trash Day (2000) … Simon Blye
 
1999 Family Law (TV series)
– Decisions (1999)
 
1999 The Muse
Dr. Jacobson
 
1999 Star Trek: Voyager (TV series)
Admiral Patterson
– Relativity (1999) … Admiral Patterson
 
1999 The Nanny (TV series)
Dean Sterrett
– The Yummy Mummy (1999) … Dean Sterrett
 
1998 Holding the Baby (TV series)
Officer O'Malley
– No Man Is a Fantasy Island (1998) … Officer O'Malley
 
1998 The Siege
Senator Wright
 
1998 Vengeance Unlimited (TV series)
Gov. Luke McElroy
– Ambition (1998) … Gov. Luke McElroy
 
1997-1998 Soul Man (TV series)
Bishop Peter Jerome
– Little Black Dress (1998) … Bishop Peter Jerome
– Play Ball (1998) … Bishop Peter Jerome
– Who Killed St. Shepherd? (1998) … Bishop Peter Jerome
– The Good Shepherd (1998) … Bishop Peter Jerome
– Raising Heck (1998) … Bishop Peter Jerome
See all 25 episodes »
 
1998 From the Earth to the Moon (TV mini-series)
Dr. Floyd Thompson
– Apollo One (1998) … Dr. Floyd Thompson
 
1998 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
The Colonel
– Seek and Ye Shall Find (1998) … The Colonel
 
1998 Best Friends for Life (TV movie)
Mr. Burnham
 
1998 The Swan Princess: Sing Along (voice)
 
1997 Flubber
Minister
 
1997 Rough Riders (TV movie)
Wadsworth, Sr.
 
1997 Bean
Tucker, Passenger
 
1997 EZ Streets (TV series)
Retired Police Commissioner
– A Ceremony of Innocence (1997) … Retired Police Commissioner
 
1996 Ink (TV series)
Ben Braxton
– High Noon (1996) … Ben Braxton
 
1996 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Dale Cutter
– Zodiac (1996) … Dale Cutter
 
1995-1996 The Jeff Foxworthy Show (TV series)
Elliot
– Where the Donuts Are Good, Not Great (1996) … Elliot
– One Wedding and a Baby (1996) … Elliot
– He Ain't Heavy, He's a Bully (1996) … Elliot
– Before You Say 'No' Just Hear Me Out (1996) … Elliot
– Clan of the Bare Caves (1996) … Elliot
See all 11 episodes »
 
1996 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (TV series)
Walter Wheaton
– The Big Easy Episode (1996) … Walter Wheaton
 
1995 Nothing Lasts Forever (TV movie)
 
1995 Virus (TV movie)
Dr. Dubcheck
 
1995 The Office (TV series)
Frank Gerard
– Judgement Day (1995) … Frank Gerard
– Power Playing (1995) … Frank Gerard
– Rita & Frank (1995) … Frank Gerard
– Laboring Pains (1995) … Frank Gerard
– Pilot (1995) … Frank Gerard
See all 6 episodes »
 
1995 Stuart Saves His Family
Intervention Counselor - The Sponsors
 
1992-1995 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Buford Hazlitt / Dennis Moylan / Neal Gillen
– The Scent of Murder (1995) … Buford Hazlitt
– A Killing in Cork (1993) … Dennis Moylan
– The Wind Around the Tower (1992) … Neal Gillen
 
1994 The Swan Princess
King William (voice)
 
1994 Coach (TV series)
William Thornton
– Pros & Cons (1994) … William Thornton
 
1994 Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (TV movie)
Dean Barrow
 
1994 White Mile (TV movie)
Andy Thornell
 
1994 The Enemy Within (TV movie)
Vice President Walter Kelly
 
1993 Picket Fences (TV series)
Henry Marshall
– Cross Examination (1993) … Henry Marshall
 
1993 Staying Afloat (TV movie)
Henry Ashley
 
1993 Hart to Hart Returns (TV movie)
 
1992-1993 L.A. Law (TV series)
Stephen Hygate
– Leap of Faith (1993) … Stephen Hygate
– Christmas Stalking (1992) … Stephen Hygate
– Helter Shelter (1992) … Stephen Hygate
– Love in Bloom (1992) … Stephen Hygate
 
1993 And the Band Played On (TV movie)
Congressman Phil Burton
 
1993 Undercover Blues
Police Captain
 
1993 Rio Shannon (TV movie)
 
1993 Cutters (TV series)
Harry Polachek
– Hi There, Sports Fans (1993) … Harry Polachek
– Harry's Best Friend (1993) … Harry Polachek
– Give 'Til It Hurts (1993) … Harry Polachek
– Where's Harry? (1993) … Harry Polachek
– Pilot (1993) … Harry Polachek
 
1993 Herman's Head (TV series)
Mr. Brooks
– Cat's in the Cradle (1993) … Mr. Brooks
 
1993 The Temp
Dr. Feldman
 
1992 Criminal Behavior (TV movie)
Albee Ferguson
 
1992 Revolver (TV movie)
Tom McCall
 
1991-1992 Drexell's Class (TV series)
Roscoe Davis
– The Resentments (1992) … Roscoe Davis
– Cruisin' (1992) … Roscoe Davis
– Til Death Do You Part (1992) … Roscoe Davis
– Ashes to Ashes (1992) … Roscoe Davis
– Beauty & the Beast (1992) … Roscoe Davis
See all 18 episodes »
 
1992 Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive (TV movie)
Attorney
 
1992 For Richer, for Poorer (TV movie)
Larry
 
1992 Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (TV movie)
Howards
 
1991 ...And Then She Was Gone (TV movie)
Francis Haynes
 
1991 Child's Play 3
Colonel Cochrane
 
1990-1991 Down Home (TV series)
Walt McCrorey
– Black Widow (1991) … Walt McCrorey
– Get Thee Back to a Nunnery (1991) … Walt McCrorey
– Dream Boat (1991) … Walt McCrorey
– Evian Spelled Backwards Is Naive (1991) … Walt McCrorey
– Yipes, It's Snipes (1991) … Walt McCrorey
See all 19 episodes »
 
1991 Jailbirds (TV movie)
Sheriff
 
1991 White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (TV movie)
D.A. Buron Fitts
 
1991 The Perfect Tribute (TV movie)
Dr. Thomas
 
1991 Who's the Boss? (TV series)
Judge
– Tony and Angela Get Divorced (1991) … Judge
 
1991 Eve of Destruction
Singleton
 
1991 The Whereabouts of Jenny (TV movie)
Cox
 
1991 Under Cover (TV movie)
Director Waugh
 
1990 Fine Things (TV movie)
Judge Aaron S. Mitofsky
 
1990 Ghost Dad
Mr. Seymour
 
1990 Blind Faith (TV movie)
Uncle Gene
 
1989 My Brother's Wife (TV movie)
Charles Rusher
 
1989 Christine Cromwell (TV series)
Carter Dickson III
– Easy Come, Easy Go (1989) … Carter Dickson III
 
1987-1989 My Two Dads (TV series)
Herb Kelcher / Mr. Matthews
– Class (1989)
– Together We Stand (1989) … Herb Kelcher
– Story with a Twist (1989) … Herb Kelcher
– The Man in the Pink Slip (1989) … Herb Kelcher
– Michael's Sister Comes Over and Visits (1988) … Herb Kelcher
See all 6 episodes »
 
1989 Doctor Doctor (TV series)
Dr. Harold Stratford
– Pediatricks (1989) … Dr. Harold Stratford
– Patients Are a Virtue (1989) … Dr. Harold Stratford
 
1989 Cross of Fire (TV movie)
Hiram Evans
 
1989 Body Wars (short)
Mission Commander
 
1989 The Fabulous Baker Boys
Charlie
 
1989 Wired
Washington Post Editor
 
1989 Out on the Edge (TV movie)
Dr. Cutler
 
1989 Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver North (TV movie)
Atty. Gen. Edwin Meese (uncredited)
 
1989 American Playhouse (TV series)
Sam Mitgang
– The Silence at Bethany (1989) … Sam Mitgang
 
1989 Naked Lie (TV movie)
Adam Berger
 
1988-1989 Dear John (TV series)
David
– Stand by Your Man (1989) … David
– The Younger Girl (1988) … David
 
1988 TV 101 (TV series)
Tanner
– Home (1988) … Tanner
 
1988 Something Is Out There (TV series)
Agent Simon
– Don't Look Back (1988) … Agent Simon
 
1988 Dallas (TV series)
Detective Kane
– Carousel (1988) … Detective Kane
 
1988 Clean and Sober
Bob
 
1988 Funny Farm
Marion Corey Jr.
 
1988 Baby M (TV movie)
Judge Sorkow
 
1988 Sunset
William Singer
 
1988 Permanent Record
Mr. McBain
 
1988 Aaron's Way (TV series)
Wyler
– The Men Will Cheer and the Boys Will Shout (1988) … Wyler
 
1988 Newhart (TV series)
Jim
– Newsstruck (1988) … Jim
 
1988 Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (TV movie)
Catlett
 
1987 Nuts
1st Judge
 
1987 Like Father Like Son
Old Man Morrison
 
1987 Matlock (TV series)
Prosecutor
– People vs. Matlock (1987) … Prosecutor
 
1987 Easy Street (TV series)
Tim Weathergate
– Will Power (1987) … Tim Weathergate
 
1986 Fresno (TV mini-series)
Prosecutor
 
1986 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
– Where There's Hope, There's Crosby (1986)
 
1985 Remington Steele (TV series)
Michael Fleming
– Gourmet Steele (1985) … Michael Fleming
 
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1994 The Swan Princess (performer: "This Is My Idea")
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2011 General Hospital (TV series)
 
2007 The King of Queens (TV series)
 
2006 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
 

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(July-Sep 2006) Played the role of "The Fixer" in Culture Clash's "Water & Power" (Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles). See more »
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It's difficult for younger actors in L.A. since TV has gone in a different direction with reality shows. You can become a TV personality without any skills or technique, just based on your looks and a willingness to be publicly humiliated. See more »

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