Tim Matheson
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.
Filmography (177 titles)
8.1Show9-1-1: Nashville
Edward Raleigh · 2025
6.9ShowQuantum Leap
Neal Russell · 2022
7.0ShowFast & Furious Spy Racers
General Dudley (voice) · 2019
7.9ShowVirgin River
Vernon 'Doc' Mullins · 2019
7.8ShowEvil
Edward Tragoren · 2019
6.0MovieChild's Play
Henry Kaslan · 2019
6.3MovieThe Etruscan Smile
Weiss · 2018
6.0Movie6 Balloons
Gary · 2018
6.8MovieJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Old Man Vreeke (uncredited) · 2017
6.0MovieMagical Christmas Ornaments
JP Presley · 2017
7.5ShowThe Good Fight
Tully Nelson · 2017
6.5MovieKilling Reagan
Ronald Reagan · 2016
8.2ShowThis Is Us
Dave Malone · 2016
5.9MovieLast Chance for Christmas
Reginald Buckley · 2015
6.0MovieTom and Jerry: Spy Quest
The President (voice) · 2015
6.7MovieDrunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Self - Actor / Director / Producer · 2015
6.7ShowThe Affair
James · 2014
7.0ShowMadam Secretary
Fred Moran · 2014
7.4ShowThe Goldbergs
Eric · 2013
7.3ShowHart of Dixie
Dr. Brick Breeland · 2011
Talker
Ronald Reagan · 2011
6.3MovieNo Strings Attached
Eli's Dad #2 · 2011
8.2ShowScooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Brad Chiles (voice) · 2010
5.3MovieAmerican Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Alumnus Guy #4 · 2009
8.2ShowWhite Collar
Edward Walker · 2009
5.7MovieBehind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Dodd · 2009
5.7MovieTo Love and Die
James White · 2008
To Love and Die
2008
7.6ShowBatman: The Brave and the Bold
Jarvis Kord (voice) · 2008
4.0MovieAnimal House: The Inside Story
Self · 2008