Tim Matheson

19 titles·Since 1959

December 31, 1947 · 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.

Frequently works with

John Candy

2 titles together

Filmography (19)

Child's Play

2019 · Henry Kaslan

Magical Christmas Ornaments

2017 · JP Presley

Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest

2015 · The President (voice)

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015 · Self - Actor / Director / Producer

Hart of Dixie

2011 · Dr. Brick Breeland

Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia

2009 · Director

Redline

2007 · Jerry Brecken

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

2002 · Vance Wilder Sr.

Black Sheep

1996 · Al Donnelly

Sometimes They Come Back

1991 · Jim Norman

Drop Dead Fred

1991 · Charles

Buried Alive

1990 · Clint Goodman

Speed Zone

1989 · Jack

Fletch

1985 · Alan Stanwyk

Impulse

1984 · Stuart

Up the Creek

1984 · Bob McGraw

To Be or Not to Be

1983 · Lt. Andre Sobinski

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979 · Jeff Reed

Bonanza

1959 · Griff King

December 31, 1947 · 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.