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.
as Doc Mullins
as Doc Mullins
as Neal Russell
as General Dudley (voice)
as General Dudley
as Vernon 'Doc' Mullins
Director
as Edward Tragoren
as Henry Kaslan
as Weiss
as Gary
as Old Man Vreeke (uncredited)
as JP Presley
Director
as Tully Nelson
as Ronald Reagan
as Dave Malone
Director
as Reginald Buckley
as The President (voice)