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Stephen Collins

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Stephen Collins

Born October 1, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA40 films

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."

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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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All the President's Men posterFirst watchAll the President's Men19767.7as Hugh SloanDuring the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.View film

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Blood Diamond poster7.6Blood Diamond2006Star Trek: The Motion Picture poster6.5Star Trek: The Motion Picture1979The First Wives Club poster6.7The First Wives Club1996Brewster's Millions poster6.6Brewster's Millions1985Drive Me Crazy poster6.6Drive Me Crazy1999The Three Stooges poster5.8The Three Stooges2012Because I Said So poster5.8Because I Said So2007Jumpin' Jack Flash poster6.1Jumpin' Jack Flash1986

Filmography

40 films as actor
  1. 2012The Three StoogesMr. Harter
  2. 2008Hole in the Paper SkyMr. Benson
  3. 2008Every Second CountsJoe Preston
  4. 2008Captain Eager and the Mark of VothDancing Alien
  5. 2007Because I Said SoJoe
  6. 2006Blood DiamondAmbassador Walker
  7. 2003The CommissionJoseph A. Ball
  8. 2001Jumping ShipGardner
  9. 1999As Time Runs OutDan Carlin
  10. 1999Drive Me CrazyMr. Maris
  11. 1998An Unexpected LifeSam Sadwich
  12. 1996An Unexpected FamilySam
  13. 1996The First Wives ClubAaron Paradis
  14. 1996On Seventh AvenueTom Aiken
  15. 1996The Babysitter's SeductionBill Bartrand
  16. 1996For Love Alone: The Ivana Trump StoryAdam Graham
  17. 1995A Family DividedRoger Billingsley
  18. 1994Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last ChapterDan Broderick
  19. 1993RememberClee Donovan
  20. 1993The Disappearance of NoraJack Fremont
  21. 1992My New GunGerald Bender
  22. 1992A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick StoryDan Broderick
  23. 1990StellaStephen Dallas
  24. 1989The Big PictureAttorney
  25. 1988Weekend WarCapt. John Deason
  26. 1986Jumpin' Jack FlashMarty Phillips
  27. 1986Choke CanyonDr. David Lowell
  28. 1985Brewster's MillionsWarren Cox
  29. 1984ThreesomePeter Hatten
  30. 1984Dark MirrorDr. Jim Eiseley
  31. 1981Summer SolsticeJosh
  32. 1981Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Alice FaulknerLarrabee
  33. 1980Loving CouplesGreg
  34. 1980The Henderson MonsterPete Casimir
  35. 1979Star Trek: The Motion PictureCaptain William Decker
  36. 1979The PromiseMichael Hillyard
  37. 1978FedoraYoung Barry
  38. 1977Between the LinesMichael
  39. 1976All the President's MenHugh Sloan
  40. 1976Brinks: The Great RobberyAgent Donald Nash