Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Born December 31, 1947 (Age: 78) Glendale, California, USA

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.
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.
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Filmography

Child's Play

Child's Play

2019 as Henry Kaslan Age: 71
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017 as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited) Age: 69
No Image

Talker

2011 as Ronald Reagan Age: 63
No Strings Attached

No Strings Attached

2011 as Eli's Dad #2 Age: 63
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

2009 as Alumnus Guy #4 Age: 61
Don't Come Knocking

Don't Come Knocking

2005 as Producer 1 Age: 57
National Lampoon's Van Wilder

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

2002 as Vance Wilder Sr. Age: 54
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

2000 as John F. Kennedy Age: 52
Sharing the Secret

Sharing the Secret

2000 as John Moss Age: 52
Hell Swarm

Hell Swarm

2000 as Kirk Bluhdorn Age: 52
Navigating the Heart

Navigating the Heart

2000 as John Daly Age: 52
Chump Change

Chump Change

2000 as Simon Sez Simone Age: 52
She's All That

She's All That

1999 as Harlan Siler Age: 51
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

1998 as Self - Otter Age: 50
A Very Brady Sequel

A Very Brady Sequel

1996 as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas Age: 48
Black Sheep

Black Sheep

1996 as Al Donnelly Age: 48
No Image

Trial and Error

1993 as Peter Hudson Age: 45
Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred

1991 as Charles Age: 43
Joshua's Heart

Joshua's Heart

1990 as Tom Age: 42
Speed Zone

Speed Zone

1989 as Jack Age: 41
Fletch

Fletch

1985 as Alan Stanwyk Age: 37
Impulse

Impulse

1984 as Stuart Age: 36
Up the Creek

Up the Creek

1984 as Bob McGraw Age: 36
To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

1983 as Lt. Andre Sobinski Age: 35
1941

1941

1979 as Capt. Loomis Birkhead Age: 31
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979 as Jeff Reed Age: 31
Animal House

Animal House

1978 as Eric 'Otter' Stratton Age: 30
Confessions of the D.A. Man

Confessions of the D.A. Man

1978 as Howard Goodman Age: 30
Remember When

Remember When

1974 as Warren Thompson Age: 26
Magnum Force

Magnum Force

1973 as Officer Phil Sweet Age: 25
Lock, Stock and Barrel

Lock, Stock and Barrel

1971 as Clarence Bridgeman Age: 23
Trial Run

Trial Run

1969 as Delivery Person Age: 21