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Tim Matheson
Glendale, California, USA
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…
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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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2025
9-1-1: Nashville
TV show Edward Raleigh
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2022
Quantum Leap
TV show Neal Russell
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2019
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
TV show General Dudley (voice)
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2019
Virgin River
TV show Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
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2019
Evil
TV show Edward Tragoren
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2019
Child's Play
Movie Henry Kaslan
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2018
The Etruscan Smile
Movie Weiss
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2018
6 Balloons
Movie Gary
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2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Movie Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
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2017
Magical Christmas Ornaments
Movie JP Presley
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2017
The Good Fight
TV show Tully Nelson
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2016
Killing Reagan
Movie Ronald Reagan
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2016
This Is Us
TV show Dave Malone
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2016
Lucifer
TV show Director
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2015
Last Chance for Christmas
Movie Reginald Buckley
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2015
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Movie The President (voice)
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2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Movie Self - Actor / Director / Producer
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2014
The Affair
TV show James
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2014
Madam Secretary
TV show Fred Moran
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2014
The Last Ship
TV show Director
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2013
The Goldbergs
TV show Eric
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2013
Wild Card
Movie Director
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2011
Hart of Dixie
TV show Dr. Brick Breeland
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2011
Person of Interest
TV show Director
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2011
Talker
Movie Ronald Reagan
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2011
Suits
TV show Director
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2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
TV show Director
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2011
No Strings Attached
Movie Eli's Dad #2
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2010
Covert Affairs
TV show Director
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2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
TV show Brad Chiles (voice)
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2010
Persons Unknown
TV show Director
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2010
The Good Guys
TV show Director
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2009
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Movie Alumnus Guy #4
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2009
White Collar
TV show Edward Walker
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2009
Drop Dead Diva
TV show Director
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2009
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Movie Dodd
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2008
To Love and Die
Movie James White
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2008
To Love and Die
TV show
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2008
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
TV show Jarvis Kord (voice)
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2008
Animal House: The Inside Story
Movie Self
