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Tim Matheson

Acting
Known For

77 Years Old

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.

Born

Glendale, California, USA on 31st December 1947

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Without a Trace
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold
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Space Ghost and Dino Boy
Jace (voice)
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This Is Us
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The Goldbergs
Eric
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Virgin River
Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
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Brad Chiles (voice)
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Here's Lucy
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The West Wing
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The King of Queens
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Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
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Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
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Medical Center
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Justice League Unlimited
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Batman: The Animated Series
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Burn Notice
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The Farmer's Daughter
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Leave It to Beaver
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The Good Fight
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Fast & Furious Spy Racers
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Madam Secretary
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Police Story
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The Virginian
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The Alvin Show
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
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Fallen Angels
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Peter Evashavik
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Space Ghost & Dino Boy
Jace (Voice)
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Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest (voice)
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Vance Wilder Sr.
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Charlie Hoover
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Magnum Force
Officer Phil Sweet
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Fletch
Alan Stanwyk
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Child's Play
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Kung Fu
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Yours, Mine and Ours
Mike Beardsley
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Black Sheep
Al Donnelly
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Speed Zone
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Drop Dead Fred
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Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
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The Quest: The Longest Drive
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Sometimes They Come Back
Jim Norman
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Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
The President (voice)
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Buried Alive
Clint Goodman
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Catch Me If You Can
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Up the Creek
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Sharing the Secret
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To Be or Not to Be
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6 Balloons
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Magical Christmas Ornaments
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A Very Brady Sequel
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The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
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Don't Come Knocking
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The Woman Who Sinned
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The House of God
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Buried Alive II
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Divorce American Style
Mark Harmon
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Last Chance for Christmas
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Navigating the Heart
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An Unfinished Affair
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The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
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A Kiss to Die For
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A Little Sex
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Killing Reagan
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Augusta, Gone
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The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
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Animal House: The Inside Story
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Mood Indigo
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Sleeping with the Devil
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Shameful Secrets
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Midnight Heat
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The Quest
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A Holiday for Love
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Mom's on Strike
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The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
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Obsessed with a Married Woman
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Confessions of the D.A. Man
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Chump Change
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Buried Secrets
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Fast Company
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Joshua's Heart
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Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
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Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
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Listen to Your Heart
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How to Commit Marriage
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The Runaway Barge
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Second Honeymoon
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A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
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Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects
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The Best Legs in Eighth Grade
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Bay Coven
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Dying to Love You
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Target of Suspicion
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Hitched
Clare Bridgeman
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Virgin River: The More The Merrier
Doc Mullins
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Quicksand: No Escape
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Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families
Adolf Althoff
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Remember When
Warren Thompson
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Lock, Stock and Barrel
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Almost Summer
Kevin Hawkins
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The Hemingway Play
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Forever Love
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Harmful Intent
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Little White Lies
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Blind Justice
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To Love and Die
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At the Mercy of a Stranger
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Tails You Live, Heads You're Dead
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Twilight Man
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Virgin River: Father Christmas
Doc Mullins
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The War Widow
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Ronald Reagan
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Peter Hudson
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Trial & Error
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Joe Hardy
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