Was the voice of Jonny Quest in the original series
Served in the USMC reserves.
Daughters: Molly (b. 1987), Emma (b. 1988).
Son: Cooper (b. 1994).
For years after playing ladies-man Otter in Animal House (1978), he had to explain to disappointed fans that no, that was only a character he played, and he couldn't really offer them sexual advice.
Worked with John Belushi, John Candy, Sam Kinison, and Chris Farley, all (legendary) overweight comic actors who died at a young age
Played a character with the surname Stratton in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) and then a character trying to romance a beautiful young woman who's surname was Stratton in 1941 (1979).
Tim Matheson Detailed Biography
Actor, director and producer, Tim Matheson has come a long way since his breakout role in the timeless comedy classic Animal House. Through a succession of challenging film and television roles, as well as numerous directing and producing projects, Matheson has successfully embraced his craft, both in front of and behind the camera.
Matheson seen earlier this year as John F. Kennedy in the CBS miniseries Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. In addition, he continues his work on NBC's hit series The West Wing, in his role as Vice President Hoynes, and he recently directed Tom Berenger and Ron Silver in the Showtime film, In the Company of Spies.
Matheson's most recent roles include several motion pictures, including The Story of Us, She's All That, A Very Brady Sequel and Black Sheep. For television, he starred in the Showtime drama Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Families, opposite Daryl Hannah, the CBS telefilm, Forever Love, opposite Reba McEntire, Christmas in My Home Town, with Melissa Gilbert and Travis Tritt, and An Unfinished Affair, with Jennie Garth.
