Acting

Tim Matheson

Born 1947-12-31 · 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.

Credits

Newest first

9-1-1: Nashville
as Edward Raleigh
2025
Quantum Leap
as Neal Russell
2022
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
as General Dudley (voice)
2019
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
as General Dudley
2019
Virgin River
as Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
2019
Virgin River
Director
2019
Evil
as Edward Tragoren
2019
Child's Play
as Henry Kaslan
2019
The Etruscan Smile
as Weiss
2018
6 Balloons
as Gary
2018
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
2017
Magical Christmas Ornaments
as JP Presley
2017
The Good Fight
as Tully Nelson
2017
Killing Reagan
as Ronald Reagan
2016
This Is Us
as Dave Malone
2016
Lucifer
Director
2016
Last Chance for Christmas
as Reginald Buckley
2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
2015
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
as The President (voice)
2015
The Affair
as James
2014
Madam Secretary
as Fred Moran
2014
The Last Ship
Director
2014
The Goldbergs
as Eric
2013
Wild Card
Director
2013
Hart of Dixie
as Dr. Brick Breeland
2011
Hart of Dixie
Director
2011
Person of Interest
Director
2011
Talker
as Ronald Reagan
2011
Suits
Director
2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
Director
2011
No Strings Attached
as Eli's Dad #2
2011
Covert Affairs
Director
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
as Brad Chiles (voice)
2010
Persons Unknown
Director
2010
The Good Guys
Director
2010
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
as Alumnus Guy #4
2009
White Collar
as Edward Walker
2009
White Collar
Director
2009
Drop Dead Diva
Director
2009
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
as Dodd
2009
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Director
2009
To Love and Die
as James White
2008
To Love and Die
2008
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as Jarvis Kord (voice)
2008
Animal House: The Inside Story
as Self
2008
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
Director
2008
Bionic Woman
Director
2007
Dirty Sexy Money
Director
2007
Greek
Director
2007
Burn Notice
as Larry Sizemore
2007
Burn Notice
Director
2007
Traveler
Director
2007
Redline
as Jerry Brecken
2007
Shark
as Judge Andrew Bennett
2006
Eureka
Director
2006
Psych
Director
2006
Augusta, Gone
as Ben Dudman
2006
Augusta, Gone
Director
2006
Augusta, Gone
Executive Producer
2006
Killer Instinct
Director
2005
Criminal Minds
Director
2005
E-Ring
Director
2005
Just Legal
Director
2005
Threshold
Director
2005
Don't Come Knocking
as Producer 1
2005
Numb3rs
Director
2005
Justice League Unlimited
as Maxwell Lord (voice)
2004
Entourage
as Steve Parls
2004
Judas
as Pontius Pilate
2004
Cold Case
Director
2003
Las Vegas
Director
2003
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
as Al Dodge
2003
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
as Andy Stewart
2003
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
as Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
2003
Without a Trace
as Aaron Morrison
2002
Without a Trace
Director
2002
The Twilight Zone
Director
2002
Breaking News
as Bill Dunne
2002
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
as Vance Wilder Sr.
2002
Mom's on Strike
as Alan Harris
2002