Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1947-10-01 (Age: 79)
Place of Birth
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Stephen Collins
Biography
Stephen Collins is an American former actor born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is best known for his role as Eric Camden, the family patriarch on the television series "7th Heaven," which aired from 1996 to 2007. Collins also played notable roles such as Commander Willard Decker in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979) and had television roles in series like "No Ordinary Family" and "Revolution." He grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, and graduated cum laude from Amherst College. His career spanned television, film, and theater, with early roles including appearances in "All the President's Men" and the cult TV series "Tales of the Gold Monkey." Collins was also nominated for an Emmy for his work in the miniseries "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles" and played John F. Kennedy in "A Woman Named Jackie." He acted alongside stars such as Diane Keaton and Shirley MacLaine in various films. Collins' career ended in 2014 following his public confession to sexual abuse against minors. Beyond acting, he also authored psychosexual thrillers and performed in Broadway productions. Throughout his career, he was recognized for playing wholesome and authoritative characters, often embodying family-oriented roles
Filmography (40)
The Three Stooges
2012Hole in the Paper Sky
2008
Every Second Counts
2008
Captain Eager and the Mark of Voth
2008
Because I Said So
2007
Blood Diamond
2006
The Commission
2003
Jumping Ship
2001
As Time Runs Out
1999
Drive Me Crazy
1999
An Unexpected Life
1998
An Unexpected Family
1996
The First Wives Club
1996On Seventh Avenue
1996
