Stephen Collins

Birth Name:

Stephen Weaver Collins

Birth Place:

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

His character Reverend Eric Camden on "7th Heaven" was ranked No․ 11 on "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" by TV Guide
Was nominated for a 2014 Saturn Award for Best Guest Starring Role in a TV Series
Attended Amherst College, where he graduated with honors
Is highly praised for his lead role in the 1996 TV series "7th Heaven," remaining on the show for all 11 seasons
Starred in the 1979 film "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" as Commander Will Decker, and returned to the cast in 1986 for "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home․"
In addition to graduating cum laude from Amherst University, he also joined numerous rock and roll bands, playing the bass guitar with fellow students
Weaver, his middle name, is a family name dating back to his great-great grandfather General James B․ Weaver, who was an 1892 Populist party candidate

1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1996NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
1997Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Winner
2001Video Premiere Award - Best Audio Commentary:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Parental Units:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Parental Unit:Nominated
2014Saturn Award - Best Guest Performance in a Television Series:Nominated

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