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Tim Matheson Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1947-12-31

Birthplace:
Glendale, California, USA

Credits:
180 Total Roles

Tim Matheson

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 9-1-1: Nashville TV Edward Raleigh
2022 Quantum Leap TV Neal Russell
2019 Fast & Furious Spy Racers TV General Dudley (voice)
2019 Fast & Furious Spy Racers TV General Dudley
2019 Virgin River TV Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
2019 Evil TV Edward Tragoren
2019 Child's Play MOVIE Henry Kaslan
2018 The Etruscan Smile MOVIE Weiss
2018 6 Balloons MOVIE Gary
2017 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle MOVIE Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)

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