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Tim Matheson
Biography
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

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)

No Strings Attached
as Eli's Dad #2

Animal House
as Eric 'Otter' Stratton

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
as Alumnus Guy #4

She's All That
as Harlan Siler

Child's Play
as Henry Kaslan

National Lampoon's Van Wilder
as Vance Wilder Sr.

Yours, Mine and Ours
as Mike Beardsley

A Very Brady Sequel
as Roy Martin / Trevor Thomas

Magnum Force
as Officer Phil Sweet