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
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Full filmography
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Pierson Bartlett
- Private Practice (2007) as "The Captain" Montgomery
- The Office (2005) as Walter Bernard, Sr.
- The View (1997) as Self
- Scandal (2012) as Reed Wallace
- The Waltons (1972)
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Bruce Mathis
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Steve Carmody
- Great Performances (1971) as Morton Fullerton
- Blood Diamond (2006) as Ambassador Walker
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Charlie
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Eric Camden
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Tony Maychek / Earthmover (voice)
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- Devious Maids (2013) as Philippe Delatour
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Todd Fields
- Revolution (2012) as Gene Porter
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- No Ordinary Family (2010) as Dr. Dayton King
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982) as Jake Cutter