As of July 2026, Stephen Collins is best known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Private Practice. Find every show and movie Stephen Collins has starred in — and where to watch them — below.
Stephen Collins

Stephen Collins

Actor Born 1947 Des Moines, Iowa, USA 9 TV Shows 8 Movies

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

Stephen Collins's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Comedy, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

Stephen Collins's most notable role to date came in Blood Diamond (2006), where he played Ambassador Walker. He also appeared in All the President's Men (1976) as Hugh Sloan. Most recently appeared in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Captain William Decker.

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📺 Stephen Collins's TV Shows

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Bruce Mathis
2005
Private Practice
"The Captain" Montgomery
2007
Devious Maids
Philippe Delatour
2013
7th Heaven
Eric Camden
1996
Revolution
Gene Porter
2012
No Ordinary Family
Dr. Dayton King
2010
Scarlett
Ashley Wilkes
1994
Tales of the Gold Monkey
Jake Cutter
1982
Chiefs
Billy Lee
1983

🎬 Stephen Collins's Movies

Blood Diamond
Ambassador Walker
2006
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Captain William Decker
1979
The Three Stooges
Mr. Harter
2012
All the President's Men
Hugh Sloan
1976
The First Wives Club
Aaron Paradis
1996
Fedora
Young Barry
1978
Because I Said So
Joe
2007
Brewster's Millions
Warren Cox
1985

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