Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

🎂 31st December 1947 (78 yrs) 📍 Glendale, California, USA

Known For

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

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.

Tim Matheson

Movies Featuring Tim Matheson

Child's Play

Child's Play (2019)

as Henry Kaslan
The Etruscan Smile

The Etruscan Smile (2018)

as Weiss
6 Balloons

6 Balloons (2018)

as Gary
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
Magical Christmas Ornaments

Magical Christmas Ornaments (2017)

as JP Presley
Killing Reagan

Killing Reagan (2016)

as Ronald Reagan
Last Chance for Christmas

Last Chance for Christmas (2015)

as Reginald Buckley
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest

Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)

as The President (voice)
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)

as Self - Actor / Director / Producer
No Image

Talker (2011)

as Ronald Reagan
No Strings Attached

No Strings Attached (2011)

as Eli's Dad #2
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009)

as Alumnus Guy #4
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia

Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia (2009)

as Dodd
To Love and Die

To Love and Die (2008)

as James White
Animal House: The Inside Story

Animal House: The Inside Story (2008)

as Self
Redline

Redline (2007)

as Jerry Brecken
Augusta, Gone

Augusta, Gone (2006)

as Ben Dudman
Don't Come Knocking

Don't Come Knocking (2005)

as Producer 1
Judas

Judas (2004)

as Pontius Pilate
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay

The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay (2003)

as Al Dodge
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart

Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart (2003)

as Andy Stewart
No Image

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update (2003)

as Dr. Eric 'Otter' Stratton, OB/GYN
National Lampoon's Van Wilder

National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)

as Vance Wilder Sr.
Mom's on Strike

Mom's on Strike (2002)

as Alan Harris
Second Honeymoon

Second Honeymoon (2001)

as George Weston
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (2000)

as John F. Kennedy
Sharing the Secret

Sharing the Secret (2000)

as John Moss
Hell Swarm

Hell Swarm (2000)

as Kirk Bluhdorn
Navigating the Heart

Navigating the Heart (2000)

as John Daly
Chump Change

Chump Change (2000)

as Simon Sez Simone
At the Mercy of a Stranger

At the Mercy of a Stranger (1999)

as John Davis
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999)

as Self
She's All That

She's All That (1999)

as Harlan Siler
Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can (1998)

as Norm
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion (1998)

as Self - Otter
Forever Love

Forever Love (1998)

as Alex Brooks
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun

A Very Unlucky Leprechaun (1998)

as Howard Wilson
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families (1998)

as Adolf Althoff
Buried Alive II

Buried Alive II (1997)

as Clint Goodman
Sleeping with the Devil

Sleeping with the Devil (1997)

as Dick Strang
A Holiday for Love

A Holiday for Love (1996)

as Jake Peterson
Buried Secrets

Buried Secrets (1996)

as Clay Roff
A Very Brady Sequel

A Very Brady Sequel (1996)

as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas
Twilight Man

Twilight Man (1996)

as Jordan P. Cooper
Midnight Heat

Midnight Heat (1996)

as Tyler Grey
An Unfinished Affair

An Unfinished Affair (1996)

as Alex Connor
Black Sheep

Black Sheep (1996)

as Al Donnelly
Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects

Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects (1995)

as 4-DAC
Fast Company

Fast Company (1995)

as Det. Jack Matthews
Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead

Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead (1995)

as Detective McKinley
No Image

While Justice Sleeps (1994)

as Winfield 'Win' Cooke
Target of Suspicion

Target of Suspicion (1994)

as Nick
A Kiss to Die For

A Kiss to Die For (1993)

as William Tauber
Harmful Intent

Harmful Intent (1993)

as Dr. Rhodes
Shameful Secrets

Shameful Secrets (1993)

as Daniel
Dying to Love You

Dying to Love You (1993)

as Roger Paulson
Trial & Error

Trial & Error (1993)

as Peter Hudson
No Image

Trial and Error (1993)

as Peter Hudson
Mood Indigo

Mood Indigo (1993)

as Dr. Peter Hellman
Solar Crisis

Solar Crisis (1992)

as Steve Kelso
Quicksand: No Escape

Quicksand: No Escape (1992)

as Scott Reinhardt
The Woman Who Sinned

The Woman Who Sinned (1991)

as Michael Robeson
Sometimes They Come Back

Sometimes They Come Back (1991)

as Jim Norman
Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred (1991)

as Charles
Joshua's Heart

Joshua's Heart (1990)

as Tom
Buried Alive

Buried Alive (1990)

as Clint Goodman
Little White Lies

Little White Lies (1989)

as Dr. Harry MacRae
The Littlest Victims

The Littlest Victims (1989)

as Doctor James Oleske
Speed Zone

Speed Zone (1989)

as Jack
No Image

Nikki and Alexander (1989)

as Alexanda
Bay Coven

Bay Coven (1987)

as Jerry Lebon
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet

Warm Hearts, Cold Feet (1987)

as Mike Byrd
Blind Justice

Blind Justice (1986)

as Jim Anderson
Fletch

Fletch (1985)

as Alan Stanwyk
Obsessed with a Married Woman

Obsessed with a Married Woman (1985)

as Tony Hammond
Impulse

Impulse (1984)

as Stuart
Up the Creek

Up the Creek (1984)

as Bob McGraw
The Best Legs in Eighth Grade

The Best Legs in Eighth Grade (1984)

as Mark Fisher
The House of God

The House of God (1984)

as Roy Basch
To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be (1983)

as Lt. Andre Sobinski
Listen to Your Heart

Listen to Your Heart (1983)

as Josh Stern
Bus Stop

Bus Stop (1982)

as Bo Decker
A Little Sex

A Little Sex (1982)

as Michael Donovan
1941

1941 (1979)

as Capt. Loomis Birkhead
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)

as Jeff Reed
Dreamer

Dreamer (1979)

as Harold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham
Animal House

Animal House (1978)

as Eric 'Otter' Stratton
Almost Summer

Almost Summer (1978)

as Kevin Hawkins
Confessions of the D.A. Man

Confessions of the D.A. Man (1978)

as Howard Goodman
Mary White

Mary White (1977)

as William L. White
The War Widow

The War Widow (1976)

as Amy's Husband (voice)
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2

The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976)

as Quentin Beaudine
The Quest

The Quest (1976)

as Quentin Beaudine
The Hemingway Play

The Hemingway Play (1976)

as Wemedge
The Quest: The Longest Drive

The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976)

as Quentin Beaudine
The Runaway Barge

The Runaway Barge (1975)

as Danny Worth
The Last Day

The Last Day (1975)

as Emmet Dalton
Remember When

Remember When (1974)

as Warren Thompson
Magnum Force

Magnum Force (1973)

as Officer Phil Sweet
Hitched

Hitched (1973)

as Clare Bridgeman
Lock, Stock and Barrel

Lock, Stock and Barrel (1971)

as Clarence Bridgeman
How to Commit Marriage

How to Commit Marriage (1969)

as David Poe
Trial Run

Trial Run (1969)

as Delivery Person
Yours, Mine and Ours

Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)

as Mike Beardsley
No Image

The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk (1967)

as Joe Hardy
Divorce American Style

Divorce American Style (1967)

as Mark Harmon