Tim Matheson
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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- 2025 · 9-1-1: Nashville as Edward Raleigh
- 2022 · Quantum Leap as Neal Russell
- 2019 · Fast & Furious Spy Racers as General Dudley (voice)
- 2019 · Fast & Furious Spy Racers as General Dudley
- 2019 · Virgin River as Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
- 2019 · Evil as Edward Tragoren
- 2019 · Child's Play as Henry Kaslan
- 2018 · The Etruscan Smile as Weiss
- 2018 · 6 Balloons as Gary
- 2017 · Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
- 2017 · Magical Christmas Ornaments as JP Presley
- 2017 · Snowfall: Original Pilot as George Miller
- 2017 · The Good Fight as Tully Nelson
- 2016 · Killing Reagan as Ronald Reagan
- 2016 · This Is Us as Dave Malone
- 2015 · Last Chance for Christmas as Reginald Buckley
- 2015 · Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest as The President (voice)
- 2015 · Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
- 2014 · Madam Secretary as Fred Moran
- 2013 · The Goldbergs as Eric
- 2011 · Hart of Dixie as Dr. Brick Breeland
- 2011 · Talker as Ronald Reagan
- 2011 · No Strings Attached as Eli's Dad #2
- 2010 · Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated as Brad Chiles (voice)
- 2009 · American Pie Presents: The Book of Love as Alumnus Guy #4
- 2009 · White Collar as Edward Walker
- 2009 · Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia as Dodd
- 2008 · To Love and Die as James White
- 2008 · To Love and Die as
- 2008 · Batman: The Brave and the Bold as Jarvis Kord (voice)
- 2008 · Animal House: The Inside Story as Self
- 2007 · Burn Notice as Larry Sizemore
- 2007 · Redline as Jerry Brecken
- 2006 · Shark as Judge Andrew Bennett
- 2006 · Augusta, Gone as Ben Dudman
- 2005 · Don't Come Knocking as Producer 1
- 2004 · Justice League Unlimited as Maxwell Lord (voice)
- 2004 · Entourage as Steve Parls
- 2004 · Judas as Pontius Pilate
- 2003 · The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay as Al Dodge
- 2003 · Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart as Andy Stewart
- 2003 · Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update as Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
- 2002 · Without a Trace as Aaron Morrison
- 2002 · Breaking News as Bill Dunne
- 2002 · National Lampoon's Van Wilder as Vance Wilder Sr.
- 2002 · Mom's on Strike as Alan Harris
- 2001 · Wolf Lake as Sheriff Matthew Donner
- 2001 · Second Honeymoon as George Weston
- 2000 · Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as John F. Kennedy
- 2000 · Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as John F. Kennedy
- 2000 · Ed as Peter Evashavik
- 2000 · CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Oliver Tate
- 2000 · Sharing the Secret as John Moss
- 2000 · Hell Swarm as Kirk Bluhdorn
- 2000 · Navigating the Heart as John Daly
- 2000 · Chump Change as Simon Sez Simone
- 1999 · At the Mercy of a Stranger as John Davis
- 1999 · The West Wing as John Hoynes
- 1999 · Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? as Self
- 1999 · The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as Self
- 1999 · She's All That as Harlan Siler
- 1998 · Catch Me If You Can as Norm
- 1998 · The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion as Self - Otter
- 1998 · Forever Love as Alex Brooks
- 1998 · The King of Queens as Dr. Faber
- 1998 · A Very Unlucky Leprechaun as Howard Wilson
- 1998 · Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families as Adolf Althoff
- 1997 · Buried Alive II as Clint Goodman
- 1997 · The Legend of Calamity Jane as John O'Rourke (voice)
- 1997 · The New Batman Adventures as Michael Vreeland (voice)
- 1997 · Sleeping with the Devil as Dick Strang
- 1996 · A Holiday for Love as Jake Peterson
- 1996 · Buried Secrets as Clay Roff
- 1996 · A Very Brady Sequel as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas
- 1996 · Twilight Man as Jordan P. Cooper
- 1996 · Midnight Heat as Tyler Grey
- 1996 · An Unfinished Affair as Alex Connor
- 1996 · Black Sheep as Al Donnelly
- 1995 · Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects as 4-DAC
- 1995 · Fast Company as Det. Jack Matthews
- 1995 · Cybill as Teddy
- 1995 · Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead as Detective McKinley
- 1994 · While Justice Sleeps as Winfield 'Win' Cooke
- 1994 · Target of Suspicion as Nick
- 1993 · A Kiss to Die For as William Tauber
- 1993 · Harmful Intent as Dr. Rhodes
- 1993 · Shameful Secrets as Daniel
- 1993 · Fallen Angels as Howard Hughes
- 1993 · Dying to Love You as Roger Paulson
- 1993 · Trial & Error as Peter Hudson
- 1993 · Trial and Error as Peter Hudson
- 1993 · Mood Indigo as Dr. Peter Hellman
- 1992 · Batman: The Animated Series as Gil Mason (voice)
- 1992 · Solar Crisis as Steve Kelso
- 1992 · Quicksand: No Escape as Scott Reinhardt
- 1991 · The Woman Who Sinned as Michael Robeson
- 1991 · Charlie Hoover as
- 1991 · Sometimes They Come Back as Jim Norman
- 1991 · Drop Dead Fred as Charles
- 1990 · Joshua's Heart as Tom
- 1990 · Buried Alive as Clint Goodman
- 1989 · Little White Lies as Dr. Harry MacRae
- 1989 · The Littlest Victims as Doctor James Oleske
- 1989 · Speed Zone as Jack
- 1989 · Nikki and Alexander as Alexanda
- 1988 · Just in Time as
- 1987 · Bay Coven as Jerry Lebon
- 1987 · Warm Hearts, Cold Feet as Mike Byrd
- 1986 · Blind Justice as Jim Anderson
- 1985 · Fletch as Alan Stanwyk
- 1985 · Obsessed with a Married Woman as Tony Hammond
- 1984 · Impulse as Stuart
- 1984 · Up the Creek as Bob McGraw
- 1984 · The Best Legs in Eighth Grade as Mark Fisher
- 1984 · The House of God as Roy Basch
- 1983 · To Be or Not to Be as Lt. Andre Sobinski
- 1983 · Listen to Your Heart as Josh Stern
- 1982 · Nature as Narrator (voice)
- 1982 · Tucker's Witch as Rick Tucker
- 1982 · Bus Stop as Bo Decker
- 1982 · A Little Sex as Michael Donovan
- 1979 · 1941 as Capt. Loomis Birkhead
- 1979 ·