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Tim Matheson

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Tim Matheson

Born December 31, 1947 in Glendale, California, USA102 films

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.

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He also voiced the cartoon character roles of Jonny Quest, Jace in Space Ghost and Dino Boy, and Samson in Young Samson & Goliath.

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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle posterFirst watchJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle20176.8as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in…View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
No Strings Attached poster6.3No Strings Attached2011Animal House poster6.9Animal House1978Magnum Force poster7.1Magnum Force1973She's All That poster6.3She's All That1999National Lampoon's Van Wilder poster6.0National Lampoon's Van Wilder2002Child's Play poster6.0Child's Play2019Fletch poster6.8Fletch1985American Pie Presents: The Book of Love poster5.3American Pie Presents: The Book of Love2009

Filmography

102 films as actor
  1. 2019Child's PlayHenry Kaslan
  2. 2018The Etruscan SmileWeiss
  3. 20186 BalloonsGary
  4. 2017Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleOld Man Vreeke (uncredited)
  5. 2017Magical Christmas OrnamentsJP Presley
  6. 2016Killing ReaganRonald Reagan
  7. 2015Last Chance for ChristmasReginald Buckley
  8. 2015Tom and Jerry: Spy QuestThe President (voice)
  9. 2011TalkerRonald Reagan
  10. 2011No Strings AttachedEli's Dad #2
  11. 2009American Pie Presents: The Book of LoveAlumnus Guy #4
  12. 2009Behind Enemy Lines III: ColombiaDodd
  13. 2008To Love and DieJames White
  14. 2007RedlineJerry Brecken
  15. 2006Augusta, GoneBen Dudman
  16. 2005Don't Come KnockingProducer 1
  17. 2004JudasPontius Pilate
  18. 2003The King and Queen of Moonlight BayAl Dodge
  19. 2003Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha StewartAndy Stewart
  20. 2003Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni UpdateDr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
  21. 2002National Lampoon's Van WilderVance Wilder Sr.
  22. 2002Mom's on StrikeAlan Harris
  23. 2001Second HoneymoonGeorge Weston
  24. 2000Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJohn F. Kennedy
  25. 2000Sharing the SecretJohn Moss
  26. 2000Hell SwarmKirk Bluhdorn
  27. 2000Navigating the HeartJohn Daly
  28. 2000Chump ChangeSimon Sez Simone
  29. 1999At the Mercy of a StrangerJohn Davis
  30. 1999She's All ThatHarlan Siler
  31. 1998Catch Me If You CanNorm
  32. 1998Forever LoveAlex Brooks
  33. 1998A Very Unlucky LeprechaunHoward Wilson
  34. 1998Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two FamiliesAdolf Althoff
  35. 1997Buried Alive IIClint Goodman
  36. 1997Sleeping with the DevilDick Strang
  37. 1996A Holiday for LoveJake Peterson
  38. 1996Buried SecretsClay Roff
  39. 1996A Very Brady SequelRoy Martin / Trevor Thomas
  40. 1996Twilight ManJordan P. Cooper
  41. 1996Midnight HeatTyler Grey
  42. 1996An Unfinished AffairAlex Connor
  43. 1996Black SheepAl Donnelly
  44. 1995Jonny Quest versus the Cyber Insects4-DAC (voice)
  45. 1995Fast CompanyDet. Jack Matthews
  46. 1995Tails You Live, Heads You're DeadDetective McKinley
  47. 1994While Justice SleepsWinfield 'Win' Cooke
  48. 1994Target of SuspicionNick
  49. 1993A Kiss to Die ForWilliam Tauber
  50. 1993Harmful IntentDr. Rhodes
  51. 1993Shameful SecretsDaniel
  52. 1993Dying to Love YouRoger Paulson
  53. 1993Trial & ErrorPeter Hudson
  54. 1993Trial and ErrorPeter Hudson
  55. 1993Mood IndigoDr. Peter Hellman
  56. 1992Solar CrisisSteve Kelso
  57. 1992Quicksand: No EscapeScott Reinhardt
  58. 1991The Woman Who SinnedMichael Robeson
  59. 1991Sometimes They Come BackJim Norman
  60. 1991Drop Dead FredCharles
  61. 1990Joshua's HeartTom
  62. 1990Buried AliveClint Goodman
  63. 1989Little White LiesDr. Harry MacRae
  64. 1989The Littlest VictimsDoctor James Oleske
  65. 1989Speed ZoneJack
  66. 1989Nikki and AlexanderAlexanda
  67. 1987Bay CovenJerry Lebon
  68. 1987Warm Hearts, Cold FeetMike Byrd
  69. 1986Blind JusticeJim Anderson
  70. 1985FletchAlan Stanwyk
  71. 1985Obsessed with a Married WomanTony Hammond
  72. 1984ImpulseStuart
  73. 1984Up the CreekBob McGraw
  74. 1984The Best Legs in Eighth GradeMark Fisher
  75. 1984The House of GodRoy Basch
  76. 1983To Be or Not to BeLt. Andre Sobinski
  77. 1983Listen to Your HeartJosh Stern
  78. 1982Bus StopBo Decker
  79. 1982A Little SexMichael Donovan
  80. 19791941Capt. Loomis Birkhead
  81. 1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainJeff Reed
  82. 1979DreamerHarold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham
  83. 1978Animal HouseEric 'Otter' Stratton
  84. 1978Almost SummerKevin Hawkins
  85. 1978Confessions of the D.A. ManHoward Goodman
  86. 1977Mary WhiteWilliam L. White
  87. 1976The War WidowAmy's Husband (voice)
  88. 1976The Captive: The Longest Drive 2Quentin Beaudine
  89. 1976The QuestQuentin Beaudine
  90. 1976The Hemingway PlayWemedge
  91. 1976The Quest: The Longest DriveQuentin Beaudine
  92. 1975The Runaway BargeDanny Worth
  93. 1975The Last DayEmmet Dalton
  94. 1974Remember WhenWarren Thompson
  95. 1973Magnum ForceOfficer Phil Sweet
  96. 1973HitchedClare Bridgeman
  97. 1971Lock, Stock and BarrelClarence Bridgeman
  98. 1969How to Commit MarriageDavid Poe
  99. 1969Trial RunDelivery Person
  100. 1968Yours, Mine and OursMike Beardsley
  101. 1967The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese JunkJoe Hardy
  102. 1967Divorce American StyleMark