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