Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Age: As of 2025, Stephen Collins is 77 years old.
- Birthdate: October 1, 1947.
- Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa.
- Parents: Cyrus Stickney Collins (father) and Madeleine Collins (mother).
- Biography: Collins started his acting career in the mid-1970s and rose to prominence with roles in The Waltons, Charlie's Angels, and notably 7th Heaven. However, his career was marred by allegations of sexual misconduct against minors, leading to his downfall in the entertainment industry.
| Occupation | Stage Actor |
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| Date of Birth | 1 October 1947 |
| Age | 77 Years |
| Birth Place | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Not publicly disclosed.
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed.
- Measurements: Specific body measurements for Stephen Collins are not available.
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Dating & Relationship Status
- Marriages: Collins has been married twice:
- Marjorie Weinman (married in 1970; divorced in 1978).
- Faye Grant (married in 1985; divorced in 2015).
Stephen Weaver Collins (born October 1, 1947) is an American former actor. He is known for playing Eric Camden on the WB/CW television series 7th Heaven from 1996 to 2007. Afterwards, Collins played the roles of Dayton King on the ABC television series No Ordinary Family and Gene Porter in the NBC television series Revolution, father of Elizabeth Mitchell's character, Rachel Matheson. Before 7th Heaven, Collins was known for his roles as Commander Willard Decker in the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture and fighter pilot Jake Cutter in the ABC television series Tales of the Gold Monkey. In 2014, his career came to an end after he confessed to sexual abuse against multiple minors.
In the 2010–11 television season, Collins starred in the short-lived ABC series No Ordinary Family. On ABC's Brothers & Sisters, he played a potential love interest for Ron Rifkin's character Saul Holden. Collins appeared in season eight of The Office playing Andy Bernard's father in the episode, "Garden Party".
In 2013, Collins began appearing in the NBC series Revolution as Dr. Gene Porter, the leader of the town of Willoughby and father of Rachel Matheson (played by Elizabeth Mitchell). and in two episodes of Falling Skies in season three. His final guest spots include The Fosters, Devious Maids, and Penance.
Collins is an Episcopalian and a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM) and has taken part in the advanced TM Yogic Flying technique since 1980. Until October 2014, he was a national co-director of the Committee for Stress-Free Schools, which advocates practicing TM in schools and funds TM research. Since 2019, Collins has been in a relationship with Jenny Nagel, a 7th Heaven super fan.
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| Husband | Marjorie Weinman (m. 1970-1978) Faye Grant (m. 1985-2015) |
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Stephen Collins' net worth has significantly decreased over the years, from $14 million at the peak of his career to approximately $3 million as of 2025.
- Salary: Before the scandal, Collins' monthly income was estimated at $44,000.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Career Highlights:
- Television: 7th Heaven, The Waltons, Charlie's Angels, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
- Films: All the President's Men, Jumpin' Jack Flash, The First Wives Club, and Blood Diamond.
- Theatre: Broadway productions include Spamalot, Moonchildren, and The Ritz.
- Business and Investments: There is no public information on Collins' involvement in business ventures or investments outside of his acting career.
Social Network
Stephen Collins does not appear to be active on major social networking platforms, likely due to his withdrawal from public life following the scandal.
Collins was above-the-title billed in Loving Couples (1980) with Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn and Susan Sarandon. He co-starred with Diane Keaton in both The First Wives Club (1996) and Because I Said So (2007). He has co-starred with Meredith Baxter in three films, All the President's Men, A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story, and Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter, both of which were television films broadcast on CBS in 1992.
Education
The specifics of Stephen Collins' educational background are not widely documented in available sources. However, his early life in Des Moines, Iowa, suggests he may have attended local schools before pursuing a career in acting.
Collins was raised with his two older brothers in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, and attended Amherst College in Massachusetts, graduating cum laude. While at Amherst, he played bass guitar in a number of bands. He was also then a singing member of the Amherst College Zumbyes.
