Tim Matheson
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.
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
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
2015
as The President (voice)
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015
as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
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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
To Love and Die
2008
as James White
Animal House: The Inside Story
2008
as Self
Redline
2007
as Jerry Brecken
Augusta, Gone
2006
as Ben Dudman
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
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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