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
Movie Appearances
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as Captain William Decker
1979
All the President's Men
as Hugh Sloan
1976
Because I Said So
as Joe
2007
Blood Diamond
as Ambassador Walker
2006
The First Wives Club
as Aaron Paradis
1996
Jumpin' Jack Flash
as Marty Phillips
1986
Brewster's Millions
as Warren Cox
1985
Drive Me Crazy
as Mr. Maris
1999
Stella
as Stephen Dallas
1990
The Babysitter's Seduction
as Bill Bartrand
1996
Fedora
as Young Barry
1978
Choke Canyon
as Dr. David Lowell
1986
Captain Eager and the Mark of Voth
as Dancing Alien
2008
The Three Stooges
as Mr. Harter
2012
Every Second Counts
as Joe Preston
2008
The Promise
as Michael Hillyard
1979
An Unexpected Family
as Sam
1996
The Henderson Monster
as Pete Casimir
1980
Between the Lines
as Michael
1977
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
as Dan Broderick
1992
TV Appearances
Batman Beyond
as Tony Maychek / Earthmover (voice)
1999
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
The Tony Danza Show
as Self - Guest
2004
The Office
as Walter Bernard, Sr.
2005
The View
as Self
1997
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as Bruce Mathis
2005
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Pierson Bartlett
1999
Charlie's Angels
as Steve Carmody
1976
Tales of the Gold Monkey
as Jake Cutter
1982
Private Practice
as "The Captain" Montgomery
2007
7th Heaven
as Eric Camden
1996
The Waltons
1972