Stephen Collins
Acting
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
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as Captain William Decker
Age 32 (now 78)
Captain Eager and the Mark of Voth
as Dancing Alien
Age 60 (now 78)
For Love Alone: The Ivana Trump Story
as Adam Graham
Age 48 (now 78)
Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
as Dan Broderick
Age 47 (now 78)
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
as Dan Broderick
Age 44 (now 78)
Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Alice Faulkner
as Larrabee
Age 34 (now 78)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as Captain William Decker
Age 32 (now 78)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as Bruce Mathis
Age 57 (now 78)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Pierson Bartlett
Age 51 (now 78)
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
as Billy Grenville Jr.
Age 39 (now 78)
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