Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson is an American actor, director, and producer known for his roles in Animal House, Yours, Mine and Ours, and Magnum Force.

Movie Actor

December 31, 1947

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Tim Matheson is an American actor, director, and producer renowned for his roles as Eric “Otter” Stratton in the comedy film “Animal House” and Vice President John Hoynes in the TV drama “The West Wing.” His other notable appearances include films such as “Fletch” and “Magnum Force,” as well as TV shows like “Bonanza” and “Hart of Dixie.” Additionally, Matheson has directed episodes of popular series such as “Burn Notice” and “Psych.” In 2021, he featured in the documentary “Chasing Whiskey.” A fascinating tidbit about Matheson is that, at just 13 years old, he played Roddy Miller in the CBS comedy series “Window on Main Street.”