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Tim Matheson
Acting

Tim Matheson

Born 1947-12-31
Glendale, California, USA
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Tim Matheson

Lucifer
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Lucifer

2016
TMDB4.2
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Movie
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017
TMDB3.4
Suits
TV
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Suits

2011
TMDB4.1
Criminal Minds
TV
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Criminal Minds

2005
TMDB4.2
No Strings Attached
Movie
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No Strings Attached

2011
TMDB3.1
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000
TMDB3.8
Person of Interest
TV
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Person of Interest

2011
TMDB4.0
She's All That
Movie
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She's All That

1999
TMDB3.1
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
TV
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Fast & Furious Spy Racers

2019
TMDB3.5
Batman: The Animated Series
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Batman: The Animated Series

1992
TMDB4.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (225 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
9-1-1: Nashville9-1-1: NashvilleEdward RaleighTV Series2025
Quantum LeapQuantum LeapNeal RussellTV Series2022
Fast & Furious Spy RacersFast & Furious Spy RacersGeneral Dudley (voice)TV Series2019
Fast & Furious Spy RacersFast & Furious Spy RacersGeneral DudleyTV Series2019
Virgin RiverVirgin RiverVernon 'Doc' MullinsTV Series2019
Virgin RiverVirgin RiverDirectorTV Series2019
EvilEvilEdward TragorenTV Series2019
Child's PlayChild's PlayHenry KaslanMovie2019
The Etruscan SmileThe Etruscan SmileWeissMovie2018
6 Balloons6 BalloonsGaryMovie2018
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleJumanji: Welcome to the JungleOld Man Vreeke (uncredited)Movie2017
Magical Christmas OrnamentsMagical Christmas OrnamentsJP PresleyMovie2017
The Good FightThe Good FightTully NelsonTV Series2017
Killing ReaganKilling ReaganRonald ReaganMovie2016
This Is UsThis Is UsDave MaloneTV Series2016
LuciferLuciferDirectorTV Series2016
Last Chance for ChristmasLast Chance for ChristmasReginald BuckleyMovie2015
Tom and Jerry: Spy QuestTom and Jerry: Spy QuestThe President (voice)Movie2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant DeadDrunk Stoned Brilliant DeadSelf - Actor / Director / ProducerMovie2015
The AffairThe AffairJamesTV Series2014
Madam SecretaryMadam SecretaryFred MoranTV Series2014
The Last ShipThe Last ShipDirectorTV Series2014
The GoldbergsThe GoldbergsEricTV Series2013
Wild CardWild CardDirectorMovie2013
Hart of DixieHart of DixieDr. Brick BreelandTV Series2011
Hart of DixieHart of DixieDirectorTV Series2011
Person of InterestPerson of InterestDirectorTV Series2011
TalkerRonald ReaganMovie2011
SuitsSuitsDirectorTV Series2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorCriminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorDirectorTV Series2011
No Strings AttachedNo Strings AttachedEli's Dad #2Movie2011
Covert AffairsCovert AffairsDirectorTV Series2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedBrad Chiles (voice)TV Series2010
Persons UnknownPersons UnknownDirectorTV Series2010
The Good GuysThe Good GuysDirectorTV Series2010
American Pie Presents: The Book of LoveAmerican Pie Presents: The Book of LoveAlumnus Guy #4Movie2009
White CollarWhite CollarEdward WalkerTV Series2009
White CollarWhite CollarDirectorTV Series2009
Drop Dead DivaDrop Dead DivaDirectorTV Series2009
Behind Enemy Lines III: ColombiaBehind Enemy Lines III: ColombiaDoddMovie2009
Behind Enemy Lines III: ColombiaBehind Enemy Lines III: ColombiaDirectorMovie2009
To Love and DieTo Love and DieJames WhiteMovie2008
To Love and DieSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
Batman: The Brave and the BoldBatman: The Brave and the BoldJarvis Kord (voice)TV Series2008
Animal House: The Inside StoryAnimal House: The Inside StorySelfMovie2008
True Confessions of a Hollywood StarletTrue Confessions of a Hollywood StarletDirectorMovie2008
Bionic WomanBionic WomanDirectorTV Series2007
Dirty Sexy MoneyDirty Sexy MoneyDirectorTV Series2007
GreekGreekDirectorTV Series2007
Burn NoticeBurn NoticeLarry SizemoreTV Series2007
Burn NoticeBurn NoticeDirectorTV Series2007
TravelerTravelerDirectorTV Series2007
RedlineRedlineJerry BreckenMovie2007
SharkSharkJudge Andrew BennettTV Series2006
EurekaEurekaDirectorTV Series2006
PsychPsychDirectorTV Series2006
Augusta, GoneAugusta, GoneBen DudmanMovie2006
Augusta, GoneAugusta, GoneDirectorMovie2006
Augusta, GoneAugusta, GoneExecutive ProducerMovie2006
Killer InstinctKiller InstinctDirectorTV Series2005
Criminal MindsCriminal MindsDirectorTV Series2005
E-RingE-RingDirectorTV Series2005
Just LegalJust LegalDirectorTV Series2005
ThresholdThresholdDirectorTV Series2005
Don't Come KnockingDon't Come KnockingProducer 1Movie2005
Numb3rsNumb3rsDirectorTV Series2005
Justice League UnlimitedJustice League UnlimitedMaxwell Lord (voice)TV Series2004
EntourageEntourageSteve ParlsTV Series2004
JudasJudasPontius PilateMovie2004
Cold CaseCold CaseDirectorTV Series2003
Las VegasLas VegasDirectorTV Series2003
The King and Queen of Moonlight BayThe King and Queen of Moonlight BayAl DodgeMovie2003
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha StewartMartha, Inc.: The Story of Martha StewartAndy StewartMovie2003
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni UpdateDr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYNMovie2003
Without a TraceWithout a TraceAaron MorrisonTV Series2002
Without a TraceWithout a TraceDirectorTV Series2002
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneDirectorTV Series2002
Breaking NewsBreaking NewsBill DunneTV Series2002
National Lampoon's Van WilderNational Lampoon's Van WilderVance Wilder Sr.Movie2002
Mom's on StrikeMom's on StrikeAlan HarrisMovie2002
Wolf LakeWolf LakeSheriff Matthew DonnerTV Series2001
Second HoneymoonSecond HoneymoonGeorge WestonMovie2001
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJohn F. KennedyTV Series2000
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJohn F. KennedyMovie2000
EdEdPeter EvashavikTV Series2000
EdEdDirectorTV Series2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationOliver TateTV Series2000
Sharing the SecretSharing the SecretJohn MossMovie2000
Hell SwarmHell SwarmKirk BluhdornMovie2000
Hell SwarmHell SwarmDirectorMovie2000
Navigating the HeartNavigating the HeartJohn DalyMovie2000
Chump ChangeChump ChangeSimon Sez SimoneMovie2000
At the Mercy of a StrangerAt the Mercy of a StrangerJohn DavisMovie1999
In the Company of SpiesIn the Company of SpiesDirectorMovie1999
Third WatchThird WatchDirectorTV Series1999
The West WingThe West WingJohn HoynesTV Series1999
The West WingThe West WingDirectorTV Series1999
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?SelfMovie1999
The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornThe Late Late Show with Craig KilbornSelfTV Series1999
She's All ThatShe's All ThatHarlan SilerMovie1999
Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You CanNormMovie1998
The Yearbook: An Animal House ReunionThe Yearbook: An Animal House ReunionSelf - OtterMovie1998
Forever LoveForever LoveAlex BrooksMovie1998
The King of QueensThe King of QueensDr. FaberTV Series1998
A Very Unlucky LeprechaunA Very Unlucky LeprechaunHoward WilsonMovie1998
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two FamiliesRescuers: Stories of Courage - Two FamiliesAdolf AlthoffMovie1998
Buried Alive IIBuried Alive IIClint GoodmanMovie1997
Buried Alive IIBuried Alive IIDirectorMovie1997
The Legend of Calamity JaneThe Legend of Calamity JaneJohn O'Rourke (voice)TV Series1997
The New Batman AdventuresThe New Batman AdventuresMichael Vreeland (voice)TV Series1997
Sleeping with the DevilSleeping with the DevilDick StrangMovie1997
A Holiday for LoveA Holiday for LoveJake PetersonMovie1996
Buried SecretsBuried SecretsClay RoffMovie1996
A Very Brady SequelA Very Brady SequelRoy Martin / Trevor ThomasMovie1996
Twilight ManTwilight ManJordan P. CooperMovie1996
Midnight HeatMidnight HeatTyler GreyMovie1996
An Unfinished AffairAn Unfinished AffairAlex ConnorMovie1996
Black SheepBlack SheepAl DonnellyMovie1996
Jonny Quest versus the Cyber InsectsJonny Quest versus the Cyber Insects4-DAC (voice)Movie1995
Fast CompanyFast CompanyDet. Jack MatthewsMovie1995
CybillCybillTeddyTV Series1995
Tails You Live, Heads You're DeadTails You Live, Heads You're DeadDetective McKinleyMovie1995
Tails You Live, Heads You're DeadTails You Live, Heads You're DeadDirectorMovie1995
While Justice SleepsWinfield 'Win' CookeMovie1994
Breach of ConductBreach of ConductDirectorMovie1994
Breach of ConductBreach of ConductExecutive ProducerMovie1994
Target of SuspicionTarget of SuspicionNickMovie1994
A Kiss to Die ForA Kiss to Die ForWilliam TauberMovie1993
Harmful IntentHarmful IntentDr. RhodesMovie1993
Shameful SecretsShameful SecretsDanielMovie1993
Fallen AngelsFallen AngelsHoward HughesTV Series1993
Dying to Love YouDying to Love YouRoger PaulsonMovie1993
Trial & ErrorTrial & ErrorPeter HudsonMovie1993
Trial and ErrorPeter HudsonMovie1993
Mood IndigoMood IndigoDr. Peter HellmanMovie1993
Batman: The Animated SeriesBatman: The Animated SeriesGil Mason (voice)TV Series1992
Solar CrisisSolar CrisisSteve KelsoMovie1992
Quicksand: No EscapeQuicksand: No EscapeScott ReinhardtMovie1992
The Woman Who SinnedThe Woman Who SinnedMichael RobesonMovie1991
Charlie HooverCharlie HooverSelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
Sometimes They Come BackSometimes They Come BackJim NormanMovie1991
Drop Dead FredDrop Dead FredCharlesMovie1991
Joshua's HeartJoshua's HeartTomMovie1990
Buried AliveBuried AliveClint GoodmanMovie1990
Little White LiesLittle White LiesDr. Harry MacRaeMovie1989
Blind FuryBlind FuryProducerMovie1989
The Littlest VictimsThe Littlest VictimsDoctor James OleskeMovie1989
Speed ZoneSpeed ZoneJackMovie1989
Nikki and AlexanderAlexandaMovie1989
Just in TimeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1988
Bay CovenBay CovenJerry LebonMovie1987
Warm Hearts, Cold FeetWarm Hearts, Cold FeetMike ByrdMovie1987
Blind JusticeBlind JusticeJim AndersonMovie1986
George Burns Comedy WeekGeorge Burns Comedy WeekLt. Jake WellmanTV Series1985
FletchFletchAlan StanwykMovie1985
Obsessed with a Married WomanObsessed with a Married WomanTony HammondMovie1985
ImpulseImpulseStuartMovie1984
Up the CreekUp the CreekBob McGrawMovie1984
The Best Legs in Eighth GradeThe Best Legs in Eighth GradeMark FisherMovie1984
The House of GodThe House of GodRoy BaschMovie1984
To Be or Not to BeTo Be or Not to BeLt. Andre SobinskiMovie1983
Listen to Your HeartListen to Your HeartJosh SternMovie1983
St. ElsewhereSt. ElsewhereDirectorTV Series1982
NatureNatureNarrator (voice)TV Series1982
Tucker's WitchTucker's WitchRick TuckerTV Series1982
Bus StopBus StopBo DeckerMovie1982
A Little SexA Little SexMichael DonovanMovie1982
19411941Capt. Loomis BirkheadMovie1979
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainThe Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainJeff ReedMovie1979
DreamerDreamerHarold 'Dreamer' NuttinghamMovie1979
Animal HouseAnimal HouseEric 'Otter' StrattonMovie1978
Almost SummerAlmost SummerKevin HawkinsMovie1978
Confessions of the D.A. ManConfessions of the D.A. ManHoward GoodmanMovie1978
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?What Really Happened to the Class of '65?Self / AppearanceTV Series1977
Mary WhiteMary WhiteWilliam L. WhiteMovie1977
How the West Was WonHow the West Was WonCurt GraysonTV Series1977
Battle of the Network StarsBattle of the Network StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
The War WidowThe War WidowAmy's Husband (voice)Movie1976
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2The Captive: The Longest Drive 2Quentin BeaudineMovie1976
The QuestThe QuestQuentin BeaudineMovie1976
The QuestThe QuestQuentin BeaudineTV Series1976
The Hemingway PlayThe Hemingway PlayWemedgeMovie1976
The Quest: The Longest DriveThe Quest: The Longest DriveQuentin BeaudineMovie1976
Three for the RoadThree for the RoadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
The Runaway BargeThe Runaway BargeDanny WorthMovie1975
The Last DayThe Last DayEmmet DaltonMovie1975
PetrocelliPetrocelliMike FisherTV Series1974
RhodaRhodaMichael StearnsTV Series1974
Remember WhenRemember WhenWarren ThompsonMovie1974
Magnum ForceMagnum ForceOfficer Phil SweetMovie1973
The MagicianThe MagicianJerry PurcellTV Series1973
HitchedHitchedClare BridgemanMovie1973
Police StoryPolice StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
Kung FuKung FuLt. Bill WylandTV Series1972
Lock, Stock and BarrelLock, Stock and BarrelClarence BridgemanMovie1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawGerry CollierTV Series1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawJohn PetersonTV Series1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawZooie PalmerTV Series1971
Night GalleryNight GalleryHenley (segment "Logoda's Heads")TV Series1970
San Francisco International AirportSan Francisco International AirportDanny GoodwinTV Series1970
Medical CenterMedical CenterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Room 222Room 222Self / AppearanceTV Series1969
How to Commit MarriageHow to Commit MarriageDavid PoeMovie1969
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OBrent SaundersTV Series1969
Trial RunTrial RunDelivery PersonMovie1969
Here's LucyHere's LucyPeterTV Series1968
Adam-12Adam-12LeroyTV Series1968
Yours, Mine and OursYours, Mine and OursMike BeardsleyMovie1968
Young Samson & GoliathYoung Samson & GoliathSamson (voice)TV Series1967
ShazzanShazzanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese JunkJoe HardyMovie1967
Divorce American StyleDivorce American StyleMarkMovie1967
IronsideIronsideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Space GhostSpace GhostJace (Voice)TV Series1966
Space Ghost and Dino BoySpace Ghost and Dino BoyJace (voice)TV Series1966
Summer FunSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
Jonny QuestJonny QuestJonny Quest (voice)TV Series1964
The Farmer's DaughterThe Farmer's DaughterJimmyTV Series1963
The VirginianThe VirginianJim HornTV Series1962
The Alvin ShowThe Alvin ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Window on Main StreetSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
RipcordRipcordDavidTV Series1961
My Three SonsMy Three SonsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
BonanzaBonanzaGriff KingTV Series1959
Leave It to BeaverLeave It to BeaverSelf / AppearanceTV Series1957