Tim Matheson

Birth Name:

Timothy Lewis Matthieson

Birth Place:

Glendale, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer

Awarded the 2006 "Spirit of Youth" award from the National Runaway Switchboard for his work with helping at-risk children
In addition to a career of acting in more than 100 films and TV shows, he also directed episodes of such shows as "The West Wing," "The Twilight Zone," and "Ed․"
Acting at a young age, he got his big break when he appeared on "Window on Main Street" as a teenager
Quote: "I like real stories․"
In 1989, purchased National Lampoon magazine along with a business partner in hopes of reversing its financial decline, but ultimately sold it two years later
Known for taking on comedic roles, such as his work in "Yours, Mine and Ours," "My Three Sons," "Van Wilder," etc
Claims that fans would ask him for dating advice in the years following his portrayal as a ladies' man in "Animal House․"
Producers wanted him to play a no-nonsense character in "Animal House," but he fought for his role as a party boy in the film
Voiced the title character in the 1964 cartoon series "Jonny Quest․"
Was a member of the United States Marine Corps reserves

2002Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2003Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series:Nominated
2018Festival Prize - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner

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