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Dakin Matthews
From February 2014 Dakin is taking on the iconic role of Mickey, the grizzled no-mercy trainer in ROCKY, THE MUSICAL at Broadway's Winter Gardens Theatre. This role was originally played by veteran screen actor Burgess Meredith in the original 1976 movie and he received an Academy award nomination for his achievement.
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Actor (157 credits)
Actor (157 credits)
2017
Gotham
(TV Series)
Dr. Niles Winthrop
Dr. Niles Winthrop
- A Dark Knight: The Demon's Head
(2017)
... Dr. Niles Winthrop
2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
(TV Mini-Series)
Headmaster Charleston
Headmaster Charleston
- Spring
(2016)
... Headmaster Charleston
2016
Madam Secretary
(TV Series)
Ambassador Roy Curtis
Ambassador Roy Curtis
- The Linchpin
(2016)
... Ambassador Roy Curtis
2016
BrainDead
(TV Series)
Bob Isenstadt
Bob Isenstadt
- Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?
(2016)
... Bob Isenstadt
- The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
(2016)
... Bob Isenstadt
- Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies
(2016)
... Bob Isenstadt
2012-2014
The Big Bang Theory
(TV Series)
Santa
Santa
- The Clean Room Infiltration
(2014)
... Santa
- The Santa Simulation
(2012)
... Santa
2013
Devious Maids
(TV Series)
Alfred Pettigrove
Alfred Pettigrove
- Scrambling the Eggs
(2013)
... Alfred Pettigrove
- Minding the Baby
(2013)
... Alfred Pettigrove
2011-2013
The Mentalist
(TV Series)
Professor Papadakis / Christo Papadakis
Professor Papadakis / Christo Papadakis
- Red in Tooth and Claw
(2013)
... Professor Papadakis
- Red Queen
(2011)
... Christo Papadakis
2005-2012
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Reverend Sikes
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
2011
Two and a Half Men
(TV Series)
Father Shaunassey
Father Shaunassey
- That Darn Priest
(2011)
... Father Shaunassey
2010
True Blood
(TV Series)
Dr. Robideaux
Dr. Robideaux
- Fresh Blood
(2010)
... Dr. Robideaux
- It Hurts Me Too
(2010)
... Dr. Robideaux
2010
General Hospital
(TV Series)
Judge Peter Carroll
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
2010
Cold Case
(TV Series)
Sheldon 'Cleo' Burgess '10
Sheldon 'Cleo' Burgess '10
- Metamorphosis
(2010)
... Sheldon 'Cleo' Burgess '10
2001-2007
The King of Queens
(TV Series)
Joe Heffernan
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
2000-2007
Gilmore Girls
(TV Series)
Hanlin Charleston
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
2007
Boston Legal
(TV Series)
Judge Harvey Fletcher
Judge Harvey Fletcher
- Angel of Death
(2007)
... Judge Harvey Fletcher
2005-2006
Huff
(TV Series)
Jim Sullivan
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
Governor Reynolds
- Eyebrow Girl vs. Smirkface
(2006)
... Governor Reynolds
- The Hot One
(2006)
... Governor Reynolds
2004-2005
Jack & Bobby
(TV Series)
Merle Horstradt
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
2004
NYPD Blue
(TV Series)
Simon Clifton
Simon Clifton
- Traylor Trash
(2004)
... Simon Clifton
- Peeler? I Hardly Knew Her
(2004)
... Simon Clifton
- The Brothers Grim
(2004)
... Simon Clifton
2000-2003
The Practice
(TV Series)
Judge William Aldrich / Judge Lander
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
Dick Johnson / Rev. Steinflash
- The Wedding Planner
(2002)
... Rev. Steinflash
- Tying the Not
(1999)
... Dick Johnson (uncredited)
- Sisters
(1999)
... Dick Johnson
1994-2001
Diagnosis Murder
(TV Series)
Monsignor D'Amico / Elton Malone
Monsignor D'Amico / Elton Malone
- Confession
(2001)
... Monsignor D'Amico
- A Very Fatal Funeral
(1994)
... Elton Malone
2000
The Geena Davis Show
(TV Series)
Reverend Meadows
Reverend Meadows
- Motherly Advice
(2000)
... Reverend Meadows
1998
Holding the Baby
(TV Series)
Officer O'Malley
Officer O'Malley
- No Man Is a Fantasy Island
(1998)
... Officer O'Malley
1997-1998
Soul Man
(TV Series)
Bishop Peter Jerome
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
1998
From the Earth to the Moon
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Floyd Thompson
Dr. Floyd Thompson
- Apollo One
(1998)
... Dr. Floyd Thompson
1997
Rough Riders
(TV Mini-Series)
Wadsworth, Sr.
Wadsworth, Sr.
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Wadsworth, Sr.
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Wadsworth, Sr.
1997
EZ Streets
(TV Series)
Retired Police Commissioner
Retired Police Commissioner
- A Ceremony of Innocence
(1997)
... Retired Police Commissioner
1995-1996
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
(TV Series)
Elliot
Elliot
- Shootout at the Comedy Corral
(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
1995
The Office
(TV Series)
Frank Gerard
Frank Gerard
- My Guy
(1995)
... Frank Gerard
- Judgement Day
(1995)
... Frank Gerard
- Power Playing
(1995)
... Frank Gerard
- Rita & Frank
(1995)
... Frank Gerard
- Laboring Pains
(1995)
... Frank Gerard
1992-1995
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Buford Hazlitt / Dennis Moylan / Neal Gillen
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
1992-1993
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Marshall Hygate / Stephen Hygate
Marshall Hygate / Stephen Hygate
- Leap of Faith
(1993)
... Marshall Hygate
- Christmas Stalking
(1992)
... Marshall Hygate
- Helter Shelter
(1992)
... Marshall Hygate
- Love in Bloom
(1992)
... Stephen Hygate
1993
Cutters
(TV Series)
Harry Polachek
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
1991-1992
Drexell's Class
(TV Series)
Roscoe Davis
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
1989-1991
Doctor Doctor
(TV Series)
Dr. Harold Stratford
Dr. Harold Stratford
- Two Angry Men
(1991)
... Dr. Harold Stratford
- Pediatricks
(1989)
... Dr. Harold Stratford
- Patients Are a Virtue
(1989)
... Dr. Harold Stratford
- Running on M.D.
(1989)
... Dr. Harold Stratford
- The Palumbo Affair
(1989)
... Dr. Harold Stratford
1990-1991
Down Home
(TV Series)
Walt McCrorey
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
1990
Blind Faith
(TV Mini-Series)
Uncle Gene
Uncle Gene
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Uncle Gene
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Uncle Gene
1989
Christine Cromwell
(TV Series)
Carter Dickson III
Carter Dickson III
- Easy Come, Easy Go
(1989)
... Carter Dickson III
1987-1989
My Two Dads
(TV Series)
Herb Kelcher
Herb Kelcher
- Class
(1989)
... Herb Kelcher
- Say Goodnight, Gracie
(1989)
... Herb Kelcher
- Together We Stand
(1989)
... Herb Kelcher
- Story with a Twist
(1989)
... Herb Kelcher
- The Man in the Pink Slip
(1989)
... Herb Kelcher
1989
Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver North
(TV Movie)
Atty. Gen. Edwin Meese (uncredited)
Atty. Gen. Edwin Meese (uncredited)
1988-1989
Dear John
(TV Series)
David Hennessey / David
David Hennessey / David
- Stand by Your Man
(1989)
... David Hennessey
- The Younger Girl
(1988)
... David
1986
Fresno
(TV Mini-Series)
Prosecutor
Prosecutor
- Episode #1.5
(1986)
... Prosecutor
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Prosecutor
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Prosecutor
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Prosecutor
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Tennessee Williams' play, "Summer and Smoke" in a Classic Contemporary American Play production at the Ford Theatre in Los Angeles, California with JoBeth Williams, Michael Weston, Bruce French, K Callan, Philip Casnoff, Dakin Matthews, Misty Cotton, Zilah Mendoza, Winston J. Rocha (as Winston Rocha), Jennifer Williams, Charlie... See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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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.Trivia:
Divided his time between Los Angeles and San Francisco until 1990, then settled in L.A. See more »Star Sign:
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