Tim Matheson
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1947-12-31 (77 years old)
Place of Birth
Glendale, California, USA
Tim Matheson
Biography
Tim Matheson (born Timothy Lewis Matthieson; December 31, 1947) is an American actor, director and producer. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the smooth-talking Eric 'Otter' Stratton in the 1978 comedy Animal House. His other well-known roles are as Vernon 'Doc' Mullins on Netflix's Virgin River, Henry Kaslan in the remake of Child's Play (2019), Dr. Brick Breeland on CW's Hart of Dixie, Vance Wilder Sr. in National Lampoon's Van Wilder, John Hoynes on West Wing, Al Donnelly in Black Sheep, Alan Stanwyk in Fletch, Officer Phil Sweet in Magnum Force, David Poe in How to Commit Marriage, Mike Beardsley in Yours, Mine & Ours (1968), and Mark Harmon in Divorce American Style.
He also voiced the cartoon character roles of Jonny Quest, Jace in Space Ghost and Dino Boy, and Samson in Young Samson & Goliath.
Known For
Acting
(2023)
Virgin River: The More The Merrier
as Doc Mullins
(2023)
Virgin River: Father Christmas
as Doc Mullins
(2019)
Child's Play
as Henry Kaslan
(2018)
6 Balloons
as Gary
(2018)
The Etruscan Smile
as Weiss
(2017)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
(2017)
Magical Christmas Ornaments
as JP Presley
(2016)
Killing Reagan
as Ronald Reagan
(2015)
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
(2015)
Last Chance for Christmas
as Reginald Buckley
(2015)
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
as The President (voice)
(2011)
No Strings Attached
as Eli's Dad #2
(2011)
Talker
as Ronald Reagan
(2009)
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
as Alumnus Guy #4
(2009)
(2008)
(2008)
To Love and Die
as James White
(2007)
Redline
as Jerry Brecken
(2006)
Augusta, Gone
as Ben Dudman
(2005)
Don't Come Knocking
as Producer 1
(2004)
Judas
as Pontius Pilate
(2003)
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
as Andy Stewart
(2003)
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
as Al Dodge
(2003)
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
as Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
(2002)
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
as Vance Wilder Sr.
(2002)
Mom's on Strike
as Alan Harris
(2001)
Second Honeymoon
as George Weston
(2000)
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
as John F. Kennedy
(2000)
Hell Swarm
as Kirk Bluhdorn
(2000)
Sharing the Secret
as John Moss
(2000)
Navigating the Heart
as John Daly
(2000)
Chump Change
as Simon Sez Simone
(1999)
She's All That
as Harlan Siler
(1999)
At the Mercy of a Stranger
as John Davis
(1999)
(1998)
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families
as Adolf Althoff
(1998)
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
as Howard Wilson
(1998)
Forever Love
as Alex Brooks
(1998)
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
as Self - Otter
(1998)
Catch Me If You Can
as Norm
(1997)
Buried Alive II
as Clint Goodman
(1997)
Sleeping with the Devil
as Dick Strang
(1996)
Midnight Heat
as Tyler Grey
(1996)
Black Sheep
as Al Donnelly
(1996)
Buried Secrets
as Clay Roff
(1996)
A Holiday for Love
as Jake Peterson
(1996)
An Unfinished Affair
as Alex Connor
(1996)
A Very Brady Sequel
as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas
(1995)
Fast Company
as Det. Jack Matthews
(1995)
Twilight Man
as Jordan P. Cooper
(1995)
(1995)
Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead
as Detective McKinley
(1994)
Target of Suspicion
as Nick
(1994)
While Justice Sleeps
as Winfield 'Win' Cooke
(1993)
Shameful Secrets
as Daniel
(1993)
Dying to Love You
as Roger Paulson
(1993)
Trial & Error
as Peter Hudson
(1993)
A Kiss to Die For
as William Tauber
(1993)
Mood Indigo
as Dr. Peter Hellman
(1993)
Trial and Error
as Peter Hudson
(1993)
Harmful Intent
as Dr. Rhodes
(1992)
Solar Crisis
as Steve Kelso
(1992)
Quicksand: No Escape
as Scott Reinhardt
(1991)
Sometimes They Come Back
as Jim Norman
(1991)
Drop Dead Fred
as Charles
(1991)
The Woman Who Sinned
as Michael Robeson
(1990)
Buried Alive
as Clint Goodman
(1990)
Joshua's Heart
as Tom
(1989)
The Littlest Victims
as Doctor James Oleske
(1989)
Speed Zone
as Jack
(1989)
Little White Lies
as Dr. Harry MacRae
(1989)
Nikki and Alexander
as Alexanda
(1987)
Bay Coven
as Jerry Lebon
(1987)
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
as Mike Byrd
(1986)
Blind Justice
as Jim Anderson
(1985)
Fletch
as Alan Stanwyk
(1985)
Obsessed with a Married Woman
as Tony Hammond
(1984)
Up the Creek
as Bob McGraw
(1984)
The House of God
as Roy Basch
(1984)
Impulse
as Stuart
(1984)
The Best Legs in Eighth Grade
as Mark Fisher
(1983)
To Be or Not to Be
as Lt. Andre Sobinski
(1983)
Listen to Your Heart
as Josh Stern
(1982)
Bus Stop
as Bo Decker
(1982)
A Little Sex
as Michael Donovan
(1979)
1941
as Capt. Loomis Birkhead
(1979)
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Jeff Reed
(1979)
Dreamer
as Harold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham
(1978)
Animal House
as Eric 'Otter' Stratton
(1978)
Almost Summer
as Kevin Hawkins
(1978)
Confessions of the D.A. Man
as Howard Goodman
(1977)
Mary White
as William L. White
(1976)
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
as Quentin Beaudine
(1976)
The Quest: The Longest Drive
as Quentin Beaudine
(1976)
The Hemingway Play
as Wemedge
(1976)
The Quest
as Quentin Beaudine
(1976)
The War Widow
as Amy's Husband (voice)
(1975)
The Runaway Barge
as Danny Worth
(1975)
The Last Day
as Emmet Dalton
(1974)
Remember When
as Warren Thompson
(1973)
Magnum Force
as Officer Phil Sweet
(1973)
Hitched
as Clare Bridgeman
(1971)
Lock, Stock and Barrel
as Clarence Bridgeman
(1969)
How to Commit Marriage
as David Poe
(1969)
Trial Run
as Delivery Person
(1968)
Yours, Mine and Ours
as Mike Beardsley
(1967)
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
as Joe Hardy
(1967)
Divorce American Style
as Mark Harmon
Crew
(2013)
Wild Card
Director
(2009)
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Director
(2008)
(2006)
Augusta, Gone
Director, Executive Producer
(2000)
Hell Swarm
Director
(1999)
In the Company of Spies
Director
(1997)
Buried Alive II
Director
(1995)
(1994)
Breach of Conduct
Director, Executive Producer
(1989)
Blind Fury
Producer