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Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson (Timothy Lewis Matthieson; born December 31, 1947) is a renowned American actor and director. His acting journey is filled with several significant roles, notably the title character of the 1960s animated Jonny Quest TV series, Eric 'Otter' Stratton in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), and Vice President John Hoynes in The West Wing, from which he earned two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Born in Glendale, California, Matheson served a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps Reserve after high school.
Matheson's career started at just 13 years old when he appeared in Robert Young's CBS nostalgia comedy series, Window on Main Street. He later voiced multiple animated characters before starring in various iconic films and series, such as Yours, Mine and Ours (1968), The Virginian, Night Gallery, and Bonanza. Following an illustrious, continually evolving journey in acting and directing, Matheson took on even more roles in popular shows such as My Three Sons, Three for the Road, and The Quest. One of Matheson's prominent career highlights was when he co-starred in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978). He has also stretched his talents by directing episodes of series like Third Watch, Ed, The Twilight Zone, Cold Case, and Without a Trace. His superb performance in A Very Brady Sequel (1996) and his role as the father of the title character in Van Wilder (2002) further enhanced his reputation. Currently, Matheson is seen starring as Doc Mullins in the Netflix series Virgin River.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Timothy Lewis Matthieson
Born: Glendale, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: December 31, 1947
Occupations: Actor, Director
Years Active: 1961-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Jennifer Leak, Megan Murphy Matheson, Elizabeth Marighetto
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Movies Featuring Tim Matheson
6 Balloons
Fantasia
A Very Brady Sequel
Magnum Force
Drop Dead Fred
Child's Play
1941
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
The Etruscan Smile
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Black Sheep
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Killing Reagan
Magical Christmas Ornaments
Last Chance for Christmas
Navigating the Heart
Second Honeymoon
National Lampoon’s Van Wilder
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Chump Change
Sharing the Secret
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Mom’s on Strike
Judas
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
Solar Crisis
Joshua’s Heart
Augusta, Gone
Sometimes They Come Back
Buried Alive
The House of God
Impulse
The Woman Who Sinned
The Best Legs in Eighth Grade
Bay Coven
Speed Zone
Up the Creek
A Little Sex
Virgin River: Father Christmas
Virgin River: The More The Merrier
The Quest: The Longest Drive
Twilight Man
Yours, Mine and Ours
Breach of Conduct
The Quest
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Buried Secrets
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
Quicksand: No Escape
Animal House: The Inside Story
Shameful Secrets
Almost Summer
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
Dreamer
Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects
Forever Love
A Holiday for Love
Divorce American Style
A Kiss to Die For
Catch Me If You Can
Buried Alive II
An Unfinished Affair
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Midnight Heat
How to Commit Marriage
The Last Day
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Career Timeline
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2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Self - Actor / Director / Producer
Last Chance for Christmas
Reginald Buckley
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
The President (voice)
2003
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
Al Dodge
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
Andy Stewart
2000
Navigating the Heart
John Daly
Chump Change
Simon Sez Simone
Sharing the Secret
John Moss
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
John F. Kennedy
1998
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Self - Otter
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
Howard Wilson
Forever Love
Alex Brooks
Catch Me If You Can
Norm
1996
A Very Brady Sequel
Black Sheep
Buried Secrets
Clay Roff
A Holiday for Love
Jake Peterson
An Unfinished Affair
Alex Connor
Midnight Heat
Tyler Grey
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