Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Stephen Collins

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Stephen Collins made an impact.

Stephen Collins is a former American actor best known for his role as Eric Camden on the long-running television series 7th Heaven. He also starred in Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Tales of the Gold Monkey. After 7th Heaven, he had roles in No Ordinary Family and Revolution. His acting career ended in 2014 following his confession to sexually abusing multiple minors.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1977: The Rhinemann Exchange

In 1977, Stephen Collins played the lead role opposite Lauren Hutton in the television film The Rhinemann Exchange, based on Robert Ludlum's bestselling novel.

1979: Acted in Star Trek: The Motion Picture

In 1979, Stephen Collins played Commander Willard Decker in the film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

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1980: Loving Couples

In 1980, Stephen Collins was billed above-the-title in Loving Couples with Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn and Susan Sarandon.

1987: Emmy Nomination

In 1987, Stephen Collins was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work opposite Ann-Margret in the miniseries The Two Mrs. Grenvilles.

1991: Played John F Kennedy

In 1991, Stephen Collins played John F. Kennedy in the miniseries A Woman Named Jackie, which won the Emmy for Best Miniseries.

1992: Co-starred with Meredith Baxter

In 1992, Stephen Collins co-starred with Meredith Baxter in the television films A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story and Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter.