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
Trial and Error
as Peter Hudson
(2023)
Virgin River: Father Christmas
as Doc Mullins
(2023)
Virgin River: The More The Merrier
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)
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
as The President (voice)
(2015)
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
(2015)
Last Chance for Christmas
as Reginald Buckley
(2011)
No Strings Attached
as Eli's Dad #2
(2009)
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
as Alumnus Guy #4
(2009)
(2008)
To Love and Die
as James White
(2008)
(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)
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
as Al Dodge
(2003)
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
as Andy Stewart
(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)
Sharing the Secret
as John Moss
(2000)
Navigating the Heart
as John Daly
(2000)
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
as John F. Kennedy
(2000)
Hell Swarm
as Kirk Bluhdorn
(2000)
Chump Change
as Simon Sez Simone
(1999)
She's All That
as Harlan Siler
(1999)
(1999)
At the Mercy of a Stranger
as John Davis
(1998)
Catch Me If You Can
as Norm
(1998)
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families
as Adolf Althoff
(1998)
Forever Love
as Alex Brooks
(1998)
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
as Howard Wilson
(1998)
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
as Self - Otter
(1997)
Buried Alive II
as Clint Goodman
(1997)
Sleeping with the Devil
as Dick Strang
(1996)
Black Sheep
as Al Donnelly
(1996)
A Very Brady Sequel
as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas
(1996)
An Unfinished Affair
as Alex Connor
(1996)
A Holiday for Love
as Jake Peterson
(1996)
Buried Secrets
as Clay Roff
(1996)
Midnight Heat
as Tyler Grey
(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)
While Justice Sleeps
as Winfield 'Win' Cooke
(1994)
Target of Suspicion
as Nick
(1993)
A Kiss to Die For
as William Tauber
(1993)
Mood Indigo
as Dr. Peter Hellman
(1993)
Trial & Error
as Peter Hudson
(1993)
Shameful Secrets
as Daniel
(1993)
Harmful Intent
as Dr. Rhodes
(1993)
Dying to Love You
as Roger Paulson
(1992)
Solar Crisis
as Steve Kelso
(1992)
Quicksand: No Escape
as Scott Reinhardt
(1991)
Drop Dead Fred
as Charles
(1991)
Sometimes They Come Back
as Jim Norman
(1991)
The Woman Who Sinned
as Michael Robeson
(1990)
Buried Alive
as Clint Goodman
(1990)
Joshua's Heart
as Tom
(1989)
Speed Zone
as Jack
(1989)
Little White Lies
as Dr. Harry MacRae
(1989)
The Littlest Victims
as Doctor James Oleske
(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)
Impulse
as Stuart
(1984)
The House of God
as Roy Basch
(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)
A Little Sex
as Michael Donovan
(1982)
Bus Stop
as Bo Decker
(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 Quest
as Quentin Beaudine
(1976)
The Quest: The Longest Drive
as Quentin Beaudine
(1976)
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
as Quentin Beaudine
(1976)
The Hemingway Play
as Wemedge
(1976)
The War Widow
as Amy's Husband (voice)
(1975)
The Last Day
as Emmet Dalton
(1975)
The Runaway Barge
as Danny Worth
(1974)
Remember When
as Warren Thompson
(1973)
Magnum Force
as Officer Phil Sweet
(1971)
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)
Divorce American Style
as Mark Harmon
(1967)
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
as Joe Hardy
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