Answer the following question: Facts: - caption: matheson comiccon , july 22 , 2010 -lrb- left -rrb- with bruce campbell at the - birth name: timothy lewis matthieson - yearsactive: 1961 -- present - spouse: jennifer matheson -lrb- 1985 -- 2010 -rrb- leak -lrb- 1968 -- 71 -rrb- megan murphy - birth date: 31 december 1947 - name: tim matheson - image: burn notice panel 3 2010 cc.jpg - birth place: glendale , california , us - occupation: actor , voice actor , director , producer Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of tim matheson .
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tim matheson -lrb- born timothy lewis matthieson ; december 31 , 1947 -rrb- 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 '' national lampoon 's animal house '' and vice president john hoynes in the nbc drama , '' the west wing '' , and has had a variety of other well-known roles , including providing the voice of the lead character in the cartoon tv program '' jonny quest '' .