Stephen Collins
USABiography of Stephen Collins
Stephen Collins is an American actor and author of several fiction novels. He was born on October 1, 1947, in the United States. Collins grew up in De Moines, Iowa and later moved to New York, where he attended Amherst College and graduated with honors. During his college years, Collins was a member of several rock bands, playing bass and rhythm guitar. He had a decent following as a musician, but eventually realized that his true calling was the stage and screen.
Acting Career
Collins participated in various Broadway productions, including his role as King Arthur in the musical "Spamalot." He also appeared in plays such as "The Ritz" and "No Sex Please." In 1993, he began performing at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Collins gained widespread recognition for his role as Eric Camden in the series "7th Heaven." He also appeared in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" as Captain Willard. Some of his early works include "Charlie's Angels (TV series)," "All the President's Men," "Brinks: The Great Robbery," "Good Heavens (TV series)," "Michele Lee Show," "Barnaby Jones (TV series)," "Great Performances (TV series)," and "The Waltons."
Writing Career
In addition to his acting career, Stephen Collins is also an author of several fiction novels. In 1994, he published his work "Eye Contact," followed by his novella "Double Exposure" in 1998. Collins collaborated with renowned actress Diane Keaton, starring alongside her in the films "The First Wives Club" and "Because I Said So."
Personal Life
Currently, Stephen Collins is married to actress Faye Grant. He is a member of the Episcopal Church. Throughout his long career, Collins has appeared in numerous films, with his recent works including "Hole in the Paper Sky," "Every Second Counts," "Because I Said So," "Blood Diamond," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV series)," and "Commission." Collins also showcased his directing skills in the TV series "7th Heaven." He has made appearances as himself in films such as "Hollywood on Fire," "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)," "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)," "The Look (TV series)," and "The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)."
