Tim Matheson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 31, 1947
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Child's Play 2019
as Henry Kaslan
The Etruscan Smile 2018
as Weiss
6 Balloons 2018
as Gary
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2017
as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
Magical Christmas Ornaments 2017
as JP Presley
Killing Reagan 2016
as Ronald Reagan
Last Chance for Christmas 2015
as Reginald Buckley
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead 2015
as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest 2015
as The President (voice)
Wild Card 2013
Director
- Talker
Talker 2011
as Ronald Reagan
No Strings Attached 2011
as Eli's Dad #2
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love 2009
as Alumnus Guy #4
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia 2009
as Dodd, Director
To Love and Die 2008
as James White
Animal House: The Inside Story 2008
as Self
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet 2008
Director
Redline 2007
as Jerry Brecken
Augusta, Gone 2006
as Ben Dudman, Director, Executive Producer
Don't Come Knocking 2005
as Producer 1
Judas 2004
as Pontius Pilate
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay 2003
as Al Dodge
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart 2003
as Andy Stewart
- Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update 2003
as Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
National Lampoon's Van Wilder 2002
as Vance Wilder Sr.
Mom's on Strike 2002
as Alan Harris
Second Honeymoon 2001
as George Weston
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis 2000
as John F. Kennedy
Sharing the Secret 2000
as John Moss
Hell Swarm 2000
as Kirk Bluhdorn, Director
Navigating the Heart 2000
as John Daly
Chump Change 2000
as Simon Sez Simone
At the Mercy of a Stranger 1999
as John Davis
In the Company of Spies 1999
Director
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? 1999
as Self
She's All That 1999
as Harlan Siler
Catch Me If You Can 1998
as Norm
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion 1998
as Self - Otter
Forever Love 1998
as Alex Brooks
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun 1998
as Howard Wilson
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families 1998
as Adolf Althoff
Buried Alive II 1997
as Clint Goodman, Director
Sleeping with the Devil 1997
as Dick Strang
A Holiday for Love 1996
as Jake Peterson
Buried Secrets 1996
as Clay Roff
A Very Brady Sequel 1996
as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas
Twilight Man 1996
as Jordan P. Cooper
Midnight Heat 1996
as Tyler Grey
An Unfinished Affair 1996
as Alex Connor
Black Sheep 1996
as Al Donnelly
Jonny Quest versus the Cyber Insects 1995
as 4-DAC (voice)
Fast Company 1995
as Det. Jack Matthews
Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead 1995
as Detective McKinley, Director
- While Justice Sleeps
While Justice Sleeps 1994
as Winfield 'Win' Cooke
Breach of Conduct 1994
Director, Executive Producer
Target of Suspicion 1994
as Nick
A Kiss to Die For 1993
as William Tauber
Harmful Intent 1993
as Dr. Rhodes
Shameful Secrets 1993
as Daniel
Dying to Love You 1993
as Roger Paulson
- Trial and Error
Trial and Error 1993
as Peter Hudson
Trial & Error 1993
as Peter Hudson
Mood Indigo 1993
as Dr. Peter Hellman
Solar Crisis 1992
as Steve Kelso
Quicksand: No Escape 1992
as Scott Reinhardt
The Woman Who Sinned 1991
as Michael Robeson
Sometimes They Come Back 1991
as Jim Norman
Drop Dead Fred 1991
as Charles
Joshua's Heart 1990
as Tom
Buried Alive 1990
as Clint Goodman
Little White Lies 1989
as Dr. Harry MacRae
Blind Fury 1989
Producer
The Littlest Victims 1989
as Doctor James Oleske
Speed Zone 1989
as Jack
- Nikki and Alexander
Nikki and Alexander 1989
as Alexanda
Bay Coven 1987
as Jerry Lebon
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet 1987
as Mike Byrd
Blind Justice 1986
as Jim Anderson
Fletch 1985
as Alan Stanwyk
Obsessed with a Married Woman 1985
as Tony Hammond
Impulse 1984
as Stuart
Up the Creek 1984
as Bob McGraw
The Best Legs in Eighth Grade 1984
as Mark Fisher
The House of God 1984
as Roy Basch
To Be or Not to Be 1983
as Lt. Andre Sobinski
Listen to Your Heart 1983
as Josh Stern
Bus Stop 1982
as Bo Decker
A Little Sex 1982
as Michael Donovan
1941 1979
as Capt. Loomis Birkhead
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again 1979
as Jeff Reed
Dreamer 1979
as Harold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham
Animal House 1978
as Eric 'Otter' Stratton
Almost Summer 1978
as Kevin Hawkins
Confessions of the D.A. Man 1978
as Howard Goodman
Mary White 1977
as William L. White
The War Widow 1976
as Amy's Husband (voice)
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 1976
as Quentin Beaudine
The Quest 1976
as Quentin Beaudine
The Hemingway Play 1976
as Wemedge
The Quest: The Longest Drive 1976
as Quentin Beaudine
The Runaway Barge 1975
as Danny Worth
The Last Day 1975
as Emmet Dalton
Remember When 1974
as Warren Thompson
Magnum Force 1973
as Officer Phil Sweet
Hitched 1973
as Clare Bridgeman
Lock, Stock and Barrel 1971
as Clarence Bridgeman
How to Commit Marriage 1969
as David Poe
Trial Run 1969
as Delivery Person
Yours, Mine and Ours 1968
as Mike Beardsley
- The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk 1967
as Joe Hardy
Divorce American Style 1967
as Mark
Credits from TMDB.