TIM MATHESON
Tim Matheson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 31, 1947
Place of Birth: Glendale, California, USA
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. 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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
9-1-1: NashvilleEdward Raleigh
2022·
Quantum LeapNeal Russell
General Dudley, General Dudley (voice)
2019·
Virgin RiverVernon 'Doc' Mullins
2019·
EvilEdward Tragoren
2019·
Child's PlayHenry Kaslan
2018·
The Etruscan SmileWeiss
2018·
6 BalloonsGary
2017·
The Good FightTully Nelson
JP Presley
Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
2016·
This Is UsDave Malone
2016·
Killing ReaganRonald Reagan
The President (voice)
Self - Actor / Director / Producer
Reginald Buckley
2014·
The AffairJames
2014·
Madam SecretaryFred Moran
2013·
The GoldbergsEric
2011·
Hart of DixieDr. Brick Breeland
2011·
TalkerRonald Reagan
2011·
No Strings AttachedEli's Dad #2
Brad Chiles (voice)
2009·
White CollarEdward Walker
Alumnus Guy #4
Dodd
Jarvis Kord (voice)
2008·
To Love and DieJames White
Self
2007·
Burn NoticeLarry Sizemore
2007·
RedlineJerry Brecken
2006·
SharkJudge Andrew Bennett
2006·
Augusta, GoneBen Dudman
2005·
Don't Come KnockingProducer 1
2004·
EntourageSteve Parls
Maxwell Lord (voice)
2004·
JudasPontius Pilate
Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
Andy Stewart
Al Dodge
2002·
Without a TraceAaron Morrison
2002·
Breaking NewsBill Dunne
2002·
Mom's on StrikeAlan Harris
Vance Wilder Sr.
2001·
Wolf LakeSheriff Matthew Donner
2001·
Second HoneymoonGeorge Weston
John F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy
Oliver Tate
2000·
EdPeter Evashavik
2000·
Hell SwarmKirk Bluhdorn
2000·
Sharing the SecretJohn Moss
2000·
Navigating the HeartJohn Daly
2000·
Chump ChangeSimon Sez Simone
1999·
The West WingJohn Hoynes
John Davis
1999·
She's All ThatHarlan Siler
Self
1998·
The King of QueensDr. Faber
Self - Otter
Adolf Althoff
Howard Wilson
1998·
Forever LoveAlex Brooks
1998·
Catch Me If You CanNorm
John O'Rourke (voice)
Michael Vreeland (voice)
Dick Strang
1997·
Buried Alive IIClint Goodman
1996·
A Very Brady SequelRoy Martin / Trevor Thomas
1996·
Buried SecretsClay Roff
1996·
An Unfinished AffairAlex Connor
1996·
Twilight ManJordan P. Cooper
1996·
Midnight HeatTyler Grey
1996·
A Holiday for LoveJake Peterson
1996·
Black SheepAl Donnelly
1995·
CybillTeddy
1995·
Fast CompanyDet. Jack Matthews
4-DAC
Detective McKinley
1994·
Target of SuspicionNick
1994·
While Justice SleepsWinfield 'Win' Cooke
1993·
Fallen AngelsHoward Hughes
1993·
Trial and ErrorPeter Hudson
1993·
Trial & ErrorPeter Hudson
1993·
Mood IndigoDr. Peter Hellman
1993·
Dying to Love YouRoger Paulson
1993·
A Kiss to Die ForWilliam Tauber
1993·
Harmful IntentDr. Rhodes
1993·
Shameful SecretsDaniel
Gil Mason (voice)
1992·
Quicksand: No EscapeScott Reinhardt
1992·
Solar CrisisSteve Kelso
1991·
Charlie Hoover1991·
The Woman Who SinnedMichael Robeson
Jim Norman
1991·
Drop Dead FredCharles
1990·
Joshua's HeartTom
1990·
Buried AliveClint Goodman
1989·
Speed ZoneJack
1989·
The Littlest VictimsDoctor James Oleske
1989·
Nikki and AlexanderAlexanda
1989·
Little White LiesDr. Harry MacRae
1988·
Just in TimeMike Byrd
1987·
Bay CovenJerry Lebon
1986·
Blind JusticeJim Anderson
Lt. Jake Wellman
Tony Hammond
1985·
FletchAlan Stanwyk
Mark Fisher
1984·
The House of GodRoy Basch
1984·
ImpulseStuart
1984·
Up the CreekBob McGraw
1983·
Listen to Your HeartJosh Stern
1983·
To Be or Not to BeLt. Andre Sobinski
1982·
NatureNarrator (voice)
1982·
Tucker's WitchRick Tucker
1982·
Bus StopBo Decker
1982·
A Little SexMichael Donovan
1979·
DreamerHarold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham
Jeff Reed
1979·
1941Capt. Loomis Birkhead
Howard Goodman
1978·
Almost SummerKevin Hawkins
1978·
Animal HouseEric 'Otter' Stratton
1977·
How the West Was WonCurt Grayson
1977·
Mary WhiteWilliam L. White
1976·
The QuestQuentin Beaudine, Quentin Beaudine
1976·
The Hemingway PlayWemedge
1976·
The War WidowAmy's Husband (voice)
Quentin Beaudine
Quentin Beaudine
1975·
Three for the Road1975·
The Runaway BargeDanny Worth
1975·
The Last DayEmmet Dalton
1974·
PetrocelliMike Fisher
1974·
RhodaMichael Stearns
1974·
Remember WhenWarren Thompson
1973·
The MagicianJerry Purcell
1973·
Police Story1973·
HitchedClare Bridgeman
1973·
Magnum ForceOfficer Phil Sweet
1972·
Kung FuLt. Bill Wyland
Zooie Palmer, John Peterson, Gerry Collier
Clarence Bridgeman
Danny Goodwin
1970·
Night GalleryHenley (segment "Logoda's Heads")
1969·
Medical Center1969·
Room 2221969·
Trial RunDelivery Person
David Poe
1968·
Hawaii Five-OBrent Saunders
1968·
Adam-12Leroy
1968·
Here's LucyPeter
1968·
Yours, Mine and OursMike Beardsley
1967·
ShazzanSamson (voice)
1967·
IronsideMark
Joe Hardy
Jace (Voice)
1966·
Summer FunJace (voice)
1964·
Jonny QuestJonny Quest (voice)
Jimmy
1962·
The VirginianJim Horn
1961·
RipcordDavid
1961·
The Alvin Show1960·
My Three Sons1959·
BonanzaGriff King
1957·
Leave It to BeaverProduction
2019·
Virgin RiverDirector
2016·
LuciferDirector
2014·
The Last ShipDirector
2013·
Wild CardDirector
Director
2011·
Person of InterestDirector
2011·
Hart of DixieDirector
2011·
SuitsDirector
2010·
Persons UnknownDirector
2010·
The Good GuysDirector
2010·
Covert AffairsDirector
2009·
Drop Dead DivaDirector
2009·
White CollarDirector
Director
Director
2007·
Dirty Sexy MoneyDirector
2007·
Burn NoticeDirector
2007·
Bionic WomanDirector
2007·
GreekDirector
2007·
TravelerDirector
2006·
EurekaDirector
2006·
PsychDirector
2006·
Augusta, GoneExecutive Producer, Director
2005·
ThresholdDirector
2005·
Criminal MindsDirector
2005·
Killer InstinctDirector
2005·
E-RingDirector
2005·
Numb3rsDirector
2005·
Just LegalDirector
2003·
Las VegasDirector
2003·
Cold CaseDirector
2002·
The Twilight ZoneDirector
2002·
Without a TraceDirector
2000·
EdDirector
2000·
Hell SwarmDirector
1999·
The West WingDirector
1999·
Third WatchDirector
Director
1997·
Buried Alive IIDirector
Director
1994·
Breach of ConductExecutive Producer, Director
1989·
Blind FuryProducer
1982·
St. ElsewhereDirector