Stephen Collins Biography: Age, Ex-Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Stephen Weaver Collins also known as Stephen Collins is a prominent American actor known for his long-running role as Eric Camden in the family drama 7th Heaven, as well as memorable performances in films like All the President’s Men, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and Broadway productions.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Stephen Weaver Collins
• Stage Name: Stephen Collins
• Born: October 1, 1947
• Age: 78 years old
• Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Cyrus Collins and Mary Ray Collins
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Faye Grant
• Children: Kate Collins
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $14 million USD

Early Life and Education

Stephen Weaver Collins was born on October 1, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, to his parents Cyrus Collins, an airline executive, and Mary Ray Collins, a homemaker.

He grew up in a middle-class family and moved frequently due to his father’s job, living in various places before settling in St. Louis, Missouri.

He attended Amherst College in Massachusetts, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and drama in 1969.

During college he honed his acting skills through theater productions and later trained further in New York. His ethnicity is American. His religion is Unknown.

Career

Stephen Collins began his professional path in theater, making his Broadway debut in 1973 in Moonchildren and earning praise for roles in The Ritz and Beyond Therapy.

He transitioned to film with All the President’s Men (1976) as Hugh Sloan and Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Captain Decker. He starred in television miniseries like Inside the Third Reich (1982) and The Three Stooges (2000).

His defining role came as Reverend Eric Camden in 7th Heaven (1996–2007), appearing in all 243 episodes and becoming synonymous with the wholesome family patriarch.

Other notable credits include Brewster’s Millions (1985), Threesome (1994), Remember (2015), and guest roles in series like Revolution and The Good Wife. He also directed episodes of 7th Heaven and voiced characters in animation.

His career spanned over five decades before personal issues led to reduced visibility in later years.

Social Media

Stephen Collins does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Stephen Collins is currently 78 years old and stands at a height of 6’1″ (185 cm). He was married to actress Faye Grant from 1985 until their divorce in 2015; they have one daughter, Kate Collins, born in 1989.

No other past relationships are publicly detailed beyond his marriage.

Following a 2012 audio recording leak in 2014 involving allegations of inappropriate behavior with minors, he admitted to past misconduct in therapy and has since kept a low public profile.

Net Worth

Stephen Collins’s net worth is estimated at $14 million USD. His income primarily comes from long-running television roles especially as Eric Camden in 7th Heaven with residuals from syndication and streaming; film appearances in All the President’s Men, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and others; Broadway and theater work; voice acting and directing credits; and earlier acting residuals from decades of television and film projects.