Tim Matheson Movies Bio Wiki Age Wife Animal House Bonanza and Net Worth
Tim Matheson is an American actor and director. He is best known for his acting roles in the title character of the 1960s animated Jonny Quest TV series, Eric “Otter” Stratton in the 1978 comedy film National Lampoon’s Animal House.
Tim also had a recurring role as Vice President John Hoynes in the 2000s NBC drama The West Wing. The latter earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Tim was born on December 31, 1947, in Glendale, California,United States. He is74 years old.
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of6 ft 2 in(Approx. 1.88 m).
He was born and raised in Glendale, California, a suburb of Los Angeles by his parentsSallyandClifford Matthieson. Tim’s father served as a training pilot, he served a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. At age 13, Tim appeared as Roddy Miller in Robert Young’s CBS nostalgia comedy series Window on Main Street during the 1961–1962 television season.
Tim was first married to actressJennifer Leakfrom 1968 to 1971. The two met on the set of Yours, Mine, and Ours. Later, in 1985, Tim marriedMegan Murphy, with whom he had three childrenCooper,Emma, andMolly. The two also divorced in 2010. Currently, Tim is married toElizabeth Marighettowhom he married in March 2018. The couple lives together in Hollywood, California.
In 1978, Tim joined the cast of the filmNational Lampoon’s Animal House. He played Eric “Otter” Stratton. In the 1962–1963 season, he appeared in two episodes ofLeave It to Beaver. He played Mike Harmon, a friend of Beaver.
In the final season of the televisionwestern Bonanzain 1972–1973, Tim portrayed Griff King, a parolee who tries to reform his life as a worker at the Ponderosa Ranch under Ben Cartwright’s tutelage. In 1968, he played the role of the oldest son, Mike Beardsley, in the filmYours, Mine, and Ours. The film also starred Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda.
From 2019 to 2021, Tim played Dave Malone for three episodes ofThis Is Us. From 1999-2006, he had a recurring role as Vice President John Hoynes in the NBC drama The West Wing. The drama earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. From 2011-2015, he portrayed Dr. Bertram “Brick” Breeland onHart of Dixie.
Tim has three children from his second marriage withMegan Murphy.They includeCooper,Emma, andMolly.
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Tim’s estimated net worth is$7 Million.
Currently, Tim lives in Hollywood, California with his wifeElizabeth Marighettowhom he married in March 2018.
Tim is an American actor and director. He became best known for his acting roles in Jonny Quest TV series, Eric “Otter” Stratton in National Lampoon’s Animal House, and in the 2000s NBC drama The West Wing.
