About
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
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries • 2000
Criminal MindsSeries • 2005
SuitsSeries • 2011
Person of InterestSeries • 2011
LuciferSeries • 2016
PsychSeries • 2006
The West WingSeries • 1999
BonanzaSeries • 1959
This Is UsSeries • 2016
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
The GoldbergsSeries • 2013
The King of QueensSeries • 1998
Cold CaseSeries • 2003
Numb3rsSeries • 2005
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
Las VegasSeries • 2003
White CollarSeries • 2009
IronsideSeries • 1967
Third WatchSeries • 1999
EntourageSeries • 2004
Adam-12Series • 1968
Madam SecretarySeries • 2014
Burn NoticeSeries • 2007
Batman: The Animated SeriesSeries • 1992