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.
Movies
The Gold Rush
1925
as Jonny Quest (voice)
Sometimes They Come Back
1991
as Jim Norman
Fletch
1985
as Alan Stanwyk
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
2002
as Vance Wilder Sr.
Black Sheep
1996
as Al Donnelly
Drop Dead Fred
1991
as Charles
Mulholland Drive
2001
as Griff King
1941
1979
as Capt. Loomis Birkhead
Magnum Force
1973
as Officer Phil Sweet
Animal House
1978
as Eric 'Otter' Stratton
Web Series
Tucker's Witch
1982
as Rick Tucker
Space Ghost and Dino Boy
1966
as Jace (voice)
My Friends Tigger & Pooh
2007
as Producer 1