History of Stephen Collins in Timeline
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.
October 1, 1947: Stephen Collins Born
On October 1, 1947, Stephen Weaver Collins was born. He is an American former actor.
1970: Married Marjorie Weinman
In 1970, Stephen Collins married Marjorie Weinman.
1973: Sexual Misconduct
In December 2014, Stephen Collins admitted to having inappropriate sexual conduct with a female minor in 1973.
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.
1978: Divorced Marjorie Weinman
In 1978, Stephen Collins divorced Marjorie Weinman.
1980: Loving Couples
In 1980, Stephen Collins was billed above-the-title in Loving Couples with Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn and Susan Sarandon.
1980: Practicing TM
Since 1980, Collins has been a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM).
1982: Met Faye Grant
In 1982, Stephen Collins met actress Faye Grant on the set of Tales of the Gold Monkey.
1982: Sexual Misconduct
In December 2014, Stephen Collins admitted to having inappropriate sexual conduct with a female minor in 1982.
1985: Married Faye Grant
In 1985, Stephen Collins married actress Faye Grant.
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.
1989: Daughter Kate Born
In 1989, Stephen Collins and Faye Grant had a daughter named Kate.
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.
1994: Sexual Misconduct
In December 2014, Stephen Collins admitted to having inappropriate sexual conduct with a female minor in 1994.
1996: Starred in 7th Heaven
In 1996, Stephen Collins began playing Eric Camden on the WB/CW television series 7th Heaven.
2007: Ended role in 7th Heaven
In 2007, Stephen Collins concluded his role as Eric Camden on the television series 7th Heaven.
2010: Starred in No Ordinary Family
In the 2010 television season, Stephen Collins starred in the short-lived ABC series No Ordinary Family.
2012: Separated from Faye Grant
In 2012, Stephen Collins and Faye Grant separated.
2012: LAPD Investigation
In 2012, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson stated that Stephen Collins had been investigated by the department after receiving a claim from 18 years earlier regarding sexual abuse.
2013: Appeared in Revolution
In 2013, Stephen Collins began appearing in the NBC series Revolution as Dr. Gene Porter.
October 7, 2014: NYPD Investigation
On October 7, 2014, the New York City Police Department began investigating Stephen Collins after an audio tape was leaked to the media revealing a male voice, purported to be that of Collins, admitting to past sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 14.
October 2014: Committee for Stress-Free Schools
Until October 2014, Stephen Collins was a national co-director of the Committee for Stress-Free Schools.
December 2014: Admission of Sexual Misconduct
In a December 2014 interview with People, Stephen Collins admitted to "inappropriate sexual conduct with three female minors" in 1973, 1982, and 1994.
2014: Career Ended
In 2014, Stephen Collins' career ended after he confessed to sexual abuse against multiple minors.
January 2015: Divorced Faye Grant
In January 2015, Stephen Collins and Faye Grant's divorce was finalized after 30 years of marriage.
2019: Relationship with Jenny Nagel
Since 2019, Stephen Collins has been in a relationship with Jenny Nagel.
2025: Hollywood Demons
In 2025, Stephen Collins' abuses were the subject of an episode of the docuseries Hollywood Demons.
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