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Tim Matheson
Actor

Tim Matheson

31 Dec 1947Born
78Age
202Credits
Glendale, California, USABirthplace

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.

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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

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 202 credits.

  1. 20259-1-1: NashvilleSeries: Edward Raleigh (5 episodes)
  2. 2022Quantum LeapSeries: Neal Russell (1 episode)
  3. 2019Fast & Furious Spy RacersSeries: General Dudley (voice) (3 episodes)
  4. 2019Virgin RiverSeries: Vernon 'Doc' Mullins, Director (42 episodes)
  5. 2019EvilSeries: Edward Tragoren (4 episodes)
  6. 2019Child's PlayFilm: Henry Kaslan
  7. 2018The Etruscan SmileFilm: Weiss
  8. 20186 BalloonsFilm: Gary
  9. 2017Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleFilm: Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
  10. 2017Magical Christmas OrnamentsFilm: JP Presley
  11. 2017The Good FightSeries: Tully Nelson (4 episodes)
  12. 2016Killing ReaganFilm: Ronald Reagan
  13. 2016This Is UsSeries: Dave Malone (4 episodes)
  14. 2016LuciferSeries: Director (1 episode)
  15. 2015Last Chance for ChristmasFilm: Reginald Buckley
  16. 2015Tom and Jerry: Spy QuestFilm: The President (voice)
  17. 2014The AffairSeries: James (2 episodes)
  18. 2014Madam SecretarySeries: Fred Moran (1 episode)
  19. 2014The Last ShipSeries: Director (1 episode)
  20. 2013The GoldbergsSeries: Eric (1 episode)
  21. 2013Wild CardFilm: Director
  22. 2011Hart of DixieSeries: Dr. Brick Breeland, Director (70 episodes)
  23. 2011Person of InterestSeries: Director (1 episode)
  24. 2011TalkerFilm: Ronald Reagan
  25. 2011SuitsSeries: Director (1 episode)
  26. 2011Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorSeries: Director (1 episode)
  27. 2011No Strings AttachedFilm: Eli's Dad #2
  28. 2010Covert AffairsSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  29. 2010Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedSeries: Brad Chiles (voice) (13 episodes)
  30. 2010Persons UnknownSeries: Director (1 episode)
  31. 2010The Good GuysSeries: Director (1 episode)
  32. 2009American Pie Presents: The Book of LoveFilm: Alumnus Guy #4
  33. 2009White CollarSeries: Edward Walker, Director (1 episode)
  34. 2009Drop Dead DivaSeries: Director (1 episode)
  35. 2009Behind Enemy Lines III: ColombiaFilm: Dodd, Director
  36. 2008To Love and DieFilm: James White
  37. 2008To Love and DieSeries (1 episode)
  38. 2008Batman: The Brave and the BoldSeries: Jarvis Kord (voice) (1 episode)
  39. 2008True Confessions of a Hollywood StarletFilm: Director
  40. 2007Bionic WomanSeries: Director (1 episode)
  41. 2007Dirty Sexy MoneySeries: Director (1 episode)
  42. 2007GreekSeries: Director (1 episode)
  43. 2007Burn NoticeSeries: Larry Sizemore, Director (5 episodes)
  44. 2007TravelerSeries: Director (1 episode)
  45. 2007RedlineFilm: Jerry Brecken
  46. 2006SharkSeries: Judge Andrew Bennett (1 episode)
  47. 2006EurekaSeries: Director (1 episode)
  48. 2006PsychSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  49. 2006Augusta, GoneFilm: Ben Dudman, Director
  50. 2005Killer InstinctSeries: Director (1 episode)
  51. 2005Criminal MindsSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  52. 2005E-RingSeries: Director (1 episode)
  53. 2005Just LegalSeries: Director (1 episode)
  54. 2005ThresholdSeries: Director (1 episode)
  55. 2005Don't Come KnockingFilm: Producer 1
  56. 2005Numb3rsSeries: Director (1 episode)
  57. 2004Justice League UnlimitedSeries: Maxwell Lord (voice) (1 episode)
  58. 2004EntourageSeries: Steve Parls (1 episode)
  59. 2004JudasFilm: Pontius Pilate
  60. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Director (4 episodes)
  61. 2003Las VegasSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  62. 2003The King and Queen of Moonlight BayFilm: Al Dodge
  63. 2003Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha StewartFilm: Andy Stewart
  64. 2003Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni UpdateFilm: Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
  65. 2002Without a TraceSeries: Aaron Morrison, Director (1 episode)
  66. 2002The Twilight ZoneSeries: Director (1 episode)
  67. 2002Breaking NewsSeries: Bill Dunne (13 episodes)
  68. 2002National Lampoon's Van WilderFilm: Vance Wilder Sr.
  69. 2002Mom's on StrikeFilm: Alan Harris
  70. 2001Wolf LakeSeries: Sheriff Matthew Donner (9 episodes)
  71. 2001Second HoneymoonFilm: George Weston
  72. 2000Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisSeries: John F. Kennedy (2 episodes)
  73. 2000Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisFilm: John F. Kennedy
  74. 2000EdSeries: Peter Evashavik, Director (1 episode)
  75. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Oliver Tate (2 episodes)
  76. 2000Sharing the SecretFilm: John Moss
  77. 2000Hell SwarmFilm: Kirk Bluhdorn, Director
  78. 2000Navigating the HeartFilm: John Daly
  79. 2000Chump ChangeFilm: Simon Sez Simone
  80. 1999At the Mercy of a StrangerFilm: John Davis

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