Stephen Collins
Stephen Weaver Collins is an American former actor, writer, and director, born in 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Stephen Weaver Collins is an American former actor, writer, and director, born in 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is best known for playing Eric Camden on the television series 7th Heaven and for film and television roles including Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Revolution.
Early life
Stephen Weaver Collins was born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, and later grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. He attended Amherst College before beginning his acting career.
Acting career
Collins built a long career in film, television, and stage work. His best-known role was Eric Camden on 7th Heaven, and he also appeared in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The First Wives Club, No Ordinary Family, and Revolution.
Public controversy
In 2014, allegations of sexual abuse became public, and later reporting stated that Collins admitted to sexually abusing minors. Coverage described this as effectively ending his Hollywood career.
Writing and other work
In addition to acting, Collins has been described as a writer and director. His official biography also identifies him as an author and playwright.
Key facts
- Stephen Collins was born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa.
- He is best known for portraying Eric Camden on 7th Heaven from 1996 to 2007.
- He appeared as Captain Willard Decker in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).
- He played Dayton King in No Ordinary Family and Gene Porter in Revolution.
- Public reporting states that his acting career effectively ended after allegations and admissions of sexual abuse became public in 2014.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_CollinsSupports: Birth date, birthplace, and major acting roles including 7th Heaven, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, No Ordinary Family, and Revolution.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004834/bio/Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, and marriage information.
- Stephen Collins official biography — http://www.stephencollins.com/biography/Supports: Early life, education, and description as actor, writer, director, and author.
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/stephen-collins/Supports: Career summary, 7th Heaven role, and reporting on the 2014 allegations affecting his career.
- People — https://www.people.com/where-is-disgraced-actor-stephen-collins-now-11963861Supports: Overview of his career and reporting on his 2014 admission to sexual abuse allegations.
- The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1756-stephen-collins?language=en-USSupports: Birth date, birthplace, and major credited roles.