8.4
TV
Acting
Tim Matheson
- Born
- (age 78)
- Birthplace
- Glendale, California, USA
- Credits
- 208 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
TV
8.2
TV
Suits
6.3
Movie
No Strings Attached
8.3
TV
Criminal Minds
6.3
Movie
She's All That
7.0
TV
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
8.1
TV
Person of Interest
6.1
Movie
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
6.0
Movie
Child's Play
8.6
TV
Batman: The Animated Series
5.3
Movie
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
6.9
Movie
Animal House
8.2
TV
This Is Us
8.2
TV
White Collar
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.1
Movie
Magnum Force
8.2
TV
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
7.8
TV
Evil
Acting credits 177
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9-1-1: Nashville TV | Edward Raleigh (5 ep) |
| 2022 | Quantum Leap TV | Neal Russell (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Fast & Furious Spy Racers TV | General Dudley (voice) (3 ep) |
| 2019 | Virgin River TV | Vernon 'Doc' Mullins (42 ep) |
| 2019 | Evil TV | Edward Tragoren (4 ep) |
| 2019 | Child's Play Film | Henry Kaslan |
| 2018 | The Etruscan Smile Film | Weiss |
| 2018 | 6 Balloons Film | Gary |
| 2017 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Film | Old Man Vreeke (uncredited) |
| 2017 | Magical Christmas Ornaments Film | JP Presley |
| 2017 | The Good Fight TV | Tully Nelson (4 ep) |
| 2016 | Killing Reagan Film | Ronald Reagan |
| 2016 | This Is Us TV | Dave Malone (4 ep) |
| 2015 | Last Chance for Christmas Film | Reginald Buckley |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Film | Self - Actor / Director / Producer |
| 2015 | Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest Film | The President (voice) |
| 2014 | The Affair TV | James (2 ep) |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary TV | Fred Moran (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs TV | Eric (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Hart of Dixie TV | Dr. Brick Breeland (70 ep) |
| 2011 | Talker Film | Ronald Reagan |
| 2011 | No Strings Attached Film | Eli's Dad #2 |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated TV | Brad Chiles (voice) (13 ep) |
| 2009 | American Pie Presents: The Book of Love Film | Alumnus Guy #4 |
| 2009 | White Collar TV | Edward Walker (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia Film | Dodd |
| 2008 | To Love and Die Film | James White |
| 2008 | To Love and Die TV | (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold TV | Jarvis Kord (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Animal House: The Inside Story Film | Self |
| 2007 | Burn Notice TV | Larry Sizemore (5 ep) |
| 2007 | Redline Film | Jerry Brecken |
| 2006 | Shark TV | Judge Andrew Bennett (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Augusta, Gone Film | Ben Dudman |
| 2005 | Don't Come Knocking Film | Producer 1 |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | Maxwell Lord (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Entourage TV | Steve Parls (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Judas Film | Pontius Pilate |
| 2003 | The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay Film | Al Dodge |
| 2003 | Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart Film | Andy Stewart |
| 2003 | Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update Film | Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Aaron Morrison (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Breaking News TV | Bill Dunne (13 ep) |
| 2002 | National Lampoon's Van Wilder Film | Vance Wilder Sr. |
| 2002 | Mom's on Strike Film | Alan Harris |
| 2001 | Wolf Lake TV | Sheriff Matthew Donner (9 ep) |
| 2001 | Second Honeymoon Film | George Weston |
| 2000 | Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis TV | John F. Kennedy (2 ep) |
| 2000 | Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Film | John F. Kennedy |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Peter Evashavik (1 ep) |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV | Oliver Tate (2 ep) |
| 2000 | Sharing the Secret Film | John Moss |
| 2000 | Hell Swarm Film | Kirk Bluhdorn |
| 2000 | Navigating the Heart Film | John Daly |
| 2000 | Chump Change Film | Simon Sez Simone |
| 1999 | At the Mercy of a Stranger Film | John Davis |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | John Hoynes (19 ep) |
| 1999 | Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Film | Self |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1999 | She's All That Film | Harlan Siler |
Crew credits 43
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Virgin River TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 2016 | Lucifer TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2014 | The Last Ship TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Wild Card Film | Director |
| 2011 | Hart of Dixie TV | Director (8 ep) |
| 2011 | Person of Interest TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Suits TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Covert Affairs TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2010 | Persons Unknown TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The Good Guys TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | White Collar TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Drop Dead Diva TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia Film | Director |
| 2008 | True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet Film | Director |
| 2007 | Bionic Woman TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Dirty Sexy Money TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Greek TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Burn Notice TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 2007 | Traveler TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Eureka TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Psych TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2006 | Augusta, Gone Film | Director, Executive Producer |
| 2005 | Killer Instinct TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2005 | E-Ring TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Just Legal TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Threshold TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Numb3rs TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Cold Case TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Hell Swarm Film | Director |
| 1999 | In the Company of Spies Film | Director |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Buried Alive II Film | Director |
| 1995 | Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead Film | Director |
| 1994 | Breach of Conduct Film | Director, Executive Producer |
| 1989 | Blind Fury Film | Producer |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | Director (1 ep) |