Tim Matheson

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

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)

No Strings Attached

as Eli's Dad #2

Fast & Furious Spy Racers

as General Dudley (voice)

Fast & Furious Spy Racers

as General Dudley

She's All That

as Harlan Siler

Child's Play

as Henry Kaslan

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

as Vance Wilder Sr.

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

as Alumnus Guy #4

Batman: The Animated Series

as Gil Mason (voice)

Animal House

as Eric 'Otter' Stratton