Tim Matheson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 68
- as director
- 2
- on screen
- 1940–2023
- box office
- $1.33B
- average score
- 65
- Born
- December 31, 1947 (age 78)
- Birthplace
- Glendale, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Timothy Lewis Matthieson
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Director
- Years active
- 1961-present
- Spouses
- Jennifer Leak, Megan Murphy Matheson, Elizabeth Marighetto
- Children
- 3
The Best Tim Matheson Movies
The highest-rated films Tim Matheson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Etruscan Smile (2019) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 The Etruscan Smile 2019 · Dr. Weiss -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2017 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 6 Balloons 2018 · Gary -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Magical Christmas Ornaments 2017 · JP Presley -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Child's Play 2019 · Henry Kaslan
Tim Matheson's Career in Numbers
Tim Matheson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tim Matheson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Fantasia (1940) to Virgin River: The More The Merrier (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Tim Matheson Movies by Decade
- 1940s 1
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 22
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Tim Matheson's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Tim Matheson Movies by Genre
- Comedy 14
- Drama 12
- Tv movie 9
- Action 7
- Thriller 6
- Romance 5
- Mystery 3
- Horror 2
- Western 2
- Animation 1
Comedy is the genre Tim Matheson has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of drama (12).
Tim Matheson Career Milestones
- First film
- Fantasia 1940
- Biggest box office hit
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle $963M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Etruscan Smile Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Virgin River: The More The Merrier 2023
Tim Matheson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tim Matheson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 63 as actor. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Tim Matheson
2Tim Matheson Movies as an Actor
63- 2023
Virgin River: Father Christmas as Doc Mullins · Romance - 2023
Virgin River: The More The Merrier as Doc Mullins · Romance - 2019
The Etruscan Smile as Dr. Weiss · Drama Worldwide box office: $138K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2019
Child's Play as Henry Kaslan · Horror Worldwide box office: $44.9M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2018
6 Balloons as Gary · Drama Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Action Worldwide box office: $963M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2017
Magical Christmas Ornaments as JP Presley · Tv movie Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2016
Killing Reagan as Ronald Reagan · Tv movie - 2015
Last Chance for Christmas as Reginald Buckley · Tv movie - 2015
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest as The President (voice) · Animation - 2009
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love as Alumnus Guy #4 · Comedy - 2009
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia as Dodd · Action - 2006
Augusta, Gone as Ben Dudman · Drama - 2004
Judas as Pontius Pilate · Drama - 2003
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay as Al Dodge · Drama - 2003
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart as Andy Stewart · Tv movie - 2002
National Lampoon’s Van Wilder as Vance Wilder Sr. · Comedy - 2002
Mom’s on Strike as Alan Harris · Comedy - 2001
Second Honeymoon as George Weston · Romance - 2000
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as John F. Kennedy · Drama - 2000
Sharing the Secret as John Moss · Tv movie - 2000
Navigating the Heart as John Daly · Romance - 2000
Chump Change as Simon Sez Simone · Comedy - 1998
Catch Me If You Can as Norm · Thriller - 1998
Forever Love as Alex Brooks · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $2.03M - 1998
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun as Howard Wilson · Family - 1997
Buried Alive II as Clint Goodman · Thriller - 1996
A Holiday for Love as Jake Peterson · Romance - 1996
Buried Secrets as Clay Roff · Mystery - 1996
A Very Brady Sequel Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.4M - 1996
Midnight Heat as Tyler Grey · Mystery - 1996
An Unfinished Affair as Alex Connor · Tv movie - 1996
Black Sheep Comedy Worldwide box office: $32.4M - 1995
Twilight Man as Jordan P. Cooper · Action - 1995
Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects as 4-DAC · Action - 1993
A Kiss to Die For as William Tauber · Mystery - 1993
Shameful Secrets as Daniel · Drama - 1992
Quicksand: No Escape as Scott Reinhardt · Thriller - 1991
The Woman Who Sinned as Michael Robeson · Tv movie - 1991
Drop Dead Fred Drama Worldwide box office: $13.9M - 1991
Sometimes They Come Back as Jim Norman · Horror - 1990
Joshua’s Heart as Tom · Drama - 1990
Solar Crisis as Steve Kelso · Sci-Fi - 1990
Buried Alive as Clint Goodman · Crime - 1989
Speed Zone as Jack · Action Worldwide box office: $3.08M - 1987
Bay Coven as Jerry Lebon · Thriller - 1984
Impulse as Stuart · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.77M - 1984
Up the Creek as Bob McGraw · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.7M - 1984
The Best Legs in Eighth Grade as Mark Fisher · Comedy - 1984
The House of God as Roy Basch · Drama - 1982
A Little Sex as Michael Donovan · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.37M - 1979
1941 Action Worldwide box office: $92.5M - 1979
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again Comedy Worldwide box office: $20.9M - 1979
Dreamer as Harold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham · Drama - 1978
Almost Summer as Kevin Hawkins · Comedy - 1976
The Quest as Quentin Beaudine · Western - 1976
The Quest: The Longest Drive as Quentin Beaudine · Tv movie - 1975
The Last Day as Emmet Dalton · Western - 1973
Magnum Force Action Worldwide box office: $39.8M - 1969
How to Commit Marriage as David Poe · Comedy - 1968
Yours, Mine and Ours as Mike Beardsley · Comedy - 1967
Divorce American Style as Mark Harmon · Comedy - 1940
Fantasia Fantasy Worldwide box office: $76.4M
Who Is Tim Matheson?
Tim Matheson was born in Glendale, California, U.S. in 1947 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1940, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Tim Matheson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tim Matheson shares the most films with. Bruce McGill comes first, with 4 films together, followed by John Belushi (4).
Tim Matheson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tim Matheson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tim Matheson been in?
Tim Matheson is credited on 68 films, from 1940 to 2023. 63 of them as an actor and 2 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Tim Matheson's highest-grossing movie?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) is Tim Matheson's biggest box office hit, with $963M worldwide, ahead of 1941 (1979) ($92.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Tim Matheson's movies have made $1.33B.
Tim Matheson's biggest hits What is the best Tim Matheson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tim Matheson's best-rated film is The Etruscan Smile (2019) with a score of 75, followed by Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) (70).
Best Tim Matheson movies, ranked How old is Tim Matheson?
Tim Matheson is 78 years old, born on December 31, 1947 in Glendale, California, U.S..
What is Tim Matheson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tim Matheson's filmography is Virgin River: Father Christmas (2023), in the role of Doc Mullins.
Who does Tim Matheson work with most often?
Tim Matheson shares the most films with Bruce McGill (4 films), John Belushi (4 films) and John Landis (3 films).
The Best Tim Matheson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.
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