1947-12-31 Glendale, California, USA
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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Virgin River: Father Christmas | Doc Mullins | 2023-11-30 |
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Virgin River: The More The Merrier | Doc Mullins | 2023-11-30 |
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Child's Play | Henry Kaslan | 2019-06-19 |
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6 Balloons | Gary | 2018-03-12 |
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The Etruscan Smile | Weiss | 2018-04-12 |
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Old Man Vreeke (uncredited) | 2017-12-09 |
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Magical Christmas Ornaments | JP Presley | 2017-12-03 |
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Killing Reagan | Ronald Reagan | 2016-10-16 |
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Last Chance for Christmas | Reginald Buckley | 2015-12-06 |
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Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest | The President (voice) | 2015-06-09 |
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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon | Self - Actor / Director / Producer | 2015-01-25 |
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No Strings Attached | Eli's Dad #2 | 2011-01-21 |
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American Pie Presents: The Book of Love | Alumnus Guy #4 | 2009-12-07 |
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Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia | Dodd | 2009-01-06 |
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Animal House: The Inside Story | Self | 2008-08-13 |
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To Love and Die | James White | 2008-12-30 |
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Redline | Jerry Brecken | 2007-04-13 |
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Augusta, Gone | Ben Dudman | 2006-03-01 |
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Don't Come Knocking | Producer 1 | 2005-08-25 |
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Judas | Pontius Pilate | 2004-03-08 |
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Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update | Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN | 2003-08-26 |
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Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart | Andy Stewart | 2003-05-19 |
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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay | Al Dodge | 2003-06-15 |
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Mom's on Strike | Alan Harris | 2002-03-17 |
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National Lampoon's Van Wilder | Vance Wilder Sr. | 2002-03-29 |
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Second Honeymoon | George Weston | 2001-03-11 |
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Sharing the Secret | John Moss | 2000-05-10 |
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Hell Swarm | Kirk Bluhdorn | 2000-03-17 |
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Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis | John F. Kennedy | 2000-11-04 |
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Chump Change | Simon Sez Simone | 2000-01-01 |
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Navigating the Heart | John Daly | 2000-02-14 |
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? | Self | 1999-04-01 |
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She's All That | Harlan Siler | 1999-01-29 |
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At the Mercy of a Stranger | John Davis | 1999-11-03 |
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A Very Unlucky Leprechaun | Howard Wilson | 1998-08-18 |
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Forever Love | Alex Brooks | 1998-09-27 |
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Catch Me If You Can | Norm | 1998-12-11 |
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The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion | Self - Otter | 1998-10-13 |
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Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families | Adolf Althoff | 1998-01-01 |
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Sleeping with the Devil | Dick Strang | 1997-04-22 |
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Buried Alive II | Clint Goodman | 1997-10-01 |
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An Unfinished Affair | Alex Connor | 1996-04-29 |
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Black Sheep | Al Donnelly | 1996-02-01 |
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Buried Secrets | Clay Roff | 1996-11-04 |
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A Holiday for Love | Jake Peterson | 1996-12-10 |
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Midnight Heat | Tyler Grey | 1996-07-01 |
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A Very Brady Sequel | Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas | 1996-08-23 |
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Fast Company | Det. Jack Matthews | 1995-08-14 |
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Twilight Man | Jordan P. Cooper | 1995-12-31 |
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Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead | Detective McKinley | 1995-01-01 |
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Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects | 4-DAC | 1995-11-19 |
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While Justice Sleeps | Winfield 'Win' Cooke | 1994-12-05 |
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Target of Suspicion | Nick | 1994-06-09 |
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Harmful Intent | Dr. Rhodes | 1993-12-04 |
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Dying to Love You | Roger Paulson | 1993-03-16 |
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Mood Indigo | Dr. Peter Hellman | 1993-01-11 |
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Shameful Secrets | Daniel | 1993-10-10 |
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A Kiss to Die For | William Tauber | 1993-12-06 |
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Trial & Error | Peter Hudson | 1993-02-24 |
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Solar Crisis | Steve Kelso | 1992-08-06 |
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Quicksand: No Escape | Scott Reinhardt | 1992-03-04 |
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Sometimes They Come Back | Jim Norman | 1991-05-07 |
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Drop Dead Fred | Charles | 1991-04-19 |
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The Woman Who Sinned | Michael Robeson | 1991-11-17 |
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Buried Alive | Clint Goodman | 1990-05-09 |
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Joshua's Heart | Tom | 1990-09-10 |
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Nikki and Alexander | Alexanda | 1989-01-01 |
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Speed Zone | Jack | 1989-04-21 |
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The Littlest Victims | Doctor James Oleske | 1989-04-23 |
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Little White Lies | Dr. Harry MacRae | 1989-11-27 |
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Bay Coven | Jerry Lebon | 1987-10-25 |
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Warm Hearts, Cold Feet | Mike Byrd | 1987-01-18 |
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Blind Justice | Jim Anderson | 1986-03-09 |
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Obsessed with a Married Woman | Tony Hammond | 1985-02-11 |
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Fletch | Alan Stanwyk | 1985-05-31 |
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The Best Legs in Eighth Grade | Mark Fisher | 1984-01-02 |
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The House of God | Roy Basch | 1984-01-01 |
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Up the Creek | Bob McGraw | 1984-04-06 |
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Impulse | Stuart | 1984-09-28 |
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Listen to Your Heart | Josh Stern | 1983-01-04 |
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To Be or Not to Be | Lt. Andre Sobinski | 1983-12-16 |
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Bus Stop | Bo Decker | 1982-08-22 |
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A Little Sex | Michael Donovan | 1982-04-02 |
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Dreamer | Harold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham | 1979-04-27 |
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1941 | Capt. Loomis Birkhead | 1979-12-14 |
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The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Jeff Reed | 1979-06-27 |
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Animal House | Eric 'Otter' Stratton | 1978-07-28 |
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Confessions of the D.A. Man | Howard Goodman | 1978-01-20 |
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Almost Summer | Kevin Hawkins | 1978-04-21 |
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Mary White | William L. White | 1977-01-01 |
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The Quest: The Longest Drive | Quentin Beaudine | 1976-01-01 |
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The Quest | Quentin Beaudine | 1976-05-13 |
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The Hemingway Play | Wemedge | 1976-03-11 |
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The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 | Quentin Beaudine | 1976-09-22 |
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The War Widow | Amy's Husband (voice) | 1976-10-28 |
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The Runaway Barge | Danny Worth | 1975-03-24 |
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The Last Day | Emmet Dalton | 1975-02-15 |
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Remember When | Warren Thompson | 1974-03-23 |
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Magnum Force | Officer Phil Sweet | 1973-12-13 |
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Lock, Stock and Barrel | Clarence Bridgeman | 1971-09-24 |
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Hitched | Clare Bridgeman | 1971-03-31 |
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Trial Run | Delivery Person | 1969-01-18 |
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How to Commit Marriage | David Poe | 1969-07-07 |
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Yours, Mine and Ours | Mike Beardsley | 1968-04-24 |
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The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk | Joe Hardy | 1967-09-08 |
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Divorce American Style | Mark Harmon | 1967-06-21 |