Stephen Collins
Biography
Stephen Collins is an American actor born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is best known for his role as Eric Camden in the television series "7th Heaven," which aired from 1996 to 2007. Collins also played Commander Willard Decker in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and had notable roles in series such as "No Ordinary Family" and "Revolution." He grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, and graduated cum laude from Amherst College. Collins' 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."
Career overview
Stephen Collins is an American actor born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. He began his acting career with early roles in film and television, including appearances in "All the President's Men" and the cult TV series "Tales of the Gold Monkey." Collins' career spanned multiple mediums, including television, film, and theater.
One of Collins' most notable roles was as Commander Willard Decker in the 1979 film "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." He also had a long-running role as the family patriarch in the television series "7th Heaven," which aired from 1996 to 2007. In addition to his work on "7th Heaven," Collins appeared in other television series, including "No Ordinary Family" and "Revolution."
Throughout his career, Collins accumulated a large number of acting credits, with a total of 75 known credits. He has worked in a variety of genres and has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Collins' extensive experience and versatility as an actor have made him a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry.
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76 titles- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Devious Maids (2013) as Philippe Delatour
- Scandal (2012) as Reed Wallace
- Revolution (2012) as Gene Porter
- The Three Stooges (2012) as Mr. Harter
- No Ordinary Family (2010) as Dr. Dayton King
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Every Second Counts (2008) as Joe Preston
- Hole in the Paper Sky (2008) as Mr. Benson
- Captain Eager and the Mark of Voth (2008) as Dancing Alien
- Private Practice (2007) as "The Captain" Montgomery
- Because I Said So (2007) as Joe
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Charlie
- Blood Diamond (2006) as Ambassador Walker
- The Office (2005) as Walter Bernard, Sr.
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Bruce Mathis
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Commission (2003) as Joseph A. Ball
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Jumping Ship (2001) as Gardner
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Pierson Bartlett
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Tony Maychek / Earthmover (voice)
- Drive Me Crazy (1999) as Mr. Maris
- As Time Runs Out (1999) as Dan Carlin
- An Unexpected Life (1998) as Sam Sadwich
- The View (1997) as Self
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Eric Camden
- 7th Heaven (1996) Director
- The First Wives Club (1996) as Aaron Paradis
- The Babysitter's Seduction (1996) as Bill Bartrand
- An Unexpected Family (1996) as Sam
- For Love Alone: The Ivana Trump Story (1996) as Adam Graham
- On Seventh Avenue (1996) as Tom Aiken
- A Family Divided (1995) as Roger Billingsley
- Scarlett (1994) as Ashley Wilkes
- Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1994) as Dan Broderick
- The Disappearance of Nora (1993) as Jack Fremont
- Remember (1993) as Clee Donovan
- A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story (1992) as Dan Broderick
- My New Gun (1992) as Gerald Bender
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- Stella (1990) as Stephen Dallas
- Working It Out (1990)
- The Big Picture (1989) as Attorney
- Tattingers (1988)
- Weekend War (1988) as Capt. John Deason
- Hold the Dream (1987) as Shane O'Neill
- The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987) as Billy Grenville Jr.
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) as Marty Phillips
- Choke Canyon (1986) as Dr. David Lowell
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Warren Cox
- Threesome (1984) as Peter Hatten
- Dark Mirror (1984) as Dr. Jim Eiseley
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Todd Fields
- Chiefs (1983) as Billy Lee
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982) as Jake Cutter
- Inside the Third Reich (1982) as Karl Hanke
- Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Alice Faulkner (1981) as Larrabee
- Summer Solstice (1981) as Josh
- The Henderson Monster (1980) as Pete Casimir
- Loving Couples (1980) as Greg
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Captain William Decker
- The Promise (1979) as Michael Hillyard
- Fedora (1978) as Young Barry
- The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) as David Spaulding
- Between the Lines (1977) as Michael
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Steve Carmody
- All the President's Men (1976) as Hugh Sloan
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Good Heavens (1976)
- Brinks: The Great Robbery (1976) as Agent Donald Nash
- The Michele Lee Show (1974)
- The Waltons (1972)
- Great Performances (1971) as Morton Fullerton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Collins best known for?
Stephen Collins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Devious Maids (2013), Scandal (2012), Dark Star (1974), La Noiraude (1977).
When and where was Stephen Collins born?
Stephen Collins was born on October 1, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
How many credits does Stephen Collins have?
Stephen Collins has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Stephen Collins's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Collins is an American actor born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is best known for his role as Eric Camden in the television series "7th Heaven," which aired from 1996 to 2007. Collins also played Commander Willard Decker in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and had notable roles in series such as "N...