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Tim Matheson
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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.
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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 Investigation
Hawaii Five-O
Without a Trace
This Is Us
Police Story
Ironside
The Goldbergs
The Good Fight
Burn Notice
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Quantum Leap
Bonanza
Evil
Medical Center
White Collar
Night Gallery
Petrocelli
The Magician
The King of Queens
Adam-12
Rhoda
Shark
Kung Fu
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
My Three Sons
Justice League Unlimited
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
Cybill
The New Batman Adventures
Batman: The Animated Series
Nature
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Leave It to Beaver
Fallen Angels
Ed
Shazzan
Three for the Road
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
No Strings Attached
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
She's All That
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
The Virginian
A Very Brady Sequel
6 Balloons
The Alvin Show
1941
Virgin River
Child's Play
Hart of Dixie
The Last Day
The West Wing
Drop Dead Fred
Wolf Lake
Redline
Space Ghost and Dino Boy
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Black Sheep
Magical Christmas Ornaments
Judas
Fletch
Bus Stop
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
The Quest
Second Honeymoon
Tucker's Witch
Sleeping with the Devil
Window on Main Street
Jonny Quest
At the Mercy of a Stranger
Just in Time
Up the Creek
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
The Best Legs in Eighth Grade
Young Samson & Goliath
Production Credits
Without a Trace
Suits
Cold Case
Las Vegas
Burn Notice
Eureka
Third Watch
Drop Dead Diva
Bionic Woman
Persons Unknown
The West Wing
Criminal Minds
The Twilight Zone
E-Ring
Psych
Traveler
The Last Ship
White Collar
Virgin River
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Dirty Sexy Money
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
Ed
Taken
Lucifer
St. Elsewhere
Covert Affairs
Hart of Dixie
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