Tim Matheson

1 FOLLOWER • 107 CREDITS • DEC 31, 1947 • 77

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.

Overview

Known For

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Kung Fu

What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

My Three Sons

Justice League Unlimited

Fast & Furious Spy Racers

Cybill

The New Batman Adventures

Batman: The Animated Series

Nature

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

No Strings Attached

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

She's All That

Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Space Ghost and Dino Boy

Magical Christmas Ornaments

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

The Best Legs in Eighth Grade

Sleeping with the Devil

Young Samson & Goliath

At the Mercy of a Stranger

Warm Hearts, Cold Feet

Tucker's Witch

Window on Main Street

Production Credits

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

Without a Trace

Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia

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