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Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Acting • 1947-12-31 • 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 '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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The West Wing8.3

The West Wing

1999

Bonanza7.5

Bonanza

1959

This Is Us8.2

This Is Us

2016

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated8.2

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

2010

Virgin River8.0

Virgin River

2019

Hart of Dixie7.3

Hart of Dixie

2011

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