Quotes by Stephen Collins

About Stephen Collins:

Stephen Weaver Collins is an American actor, writer, director, and musician, best known for playing Eric Camden on the long-running television series 7th Heaven. He is also known for the roles of Captain Will Decker in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and more recently as Dr. Dayton King on the short-lived ABC TV series No Ordinary Family. He also appeared in a supporting role in the TV series Revolution as Dr. Gene Porter, father of Elizabeth Mitchell's character Rachel Matheson.
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When you put a group of actors together who get along, and we have since day one, they don't become like their roles. What tends to happen is their age disappears and they all deal with each other as friends.

Stephen Collins

The script was just the best I'd read in a long time and I love the humor, which I wasn't expecting, and I like the fact that my six year old daughter can see the show without being, you know, protected from it.

Stephen Collins

Aaron is not at all what his image might indicate. He's fiercly loyal and a true and total gentleman. He's very shy but has very strong opinions. He's into everything, wardrobe, hair, script, casting.

Stephen Collins

Bit parts in Mediocre TV shows won't develop your acting chops.

Stephen Collins

I don't think this show would have come to me 10 years ago. It continues to be this wonderful miracle.

Stephen Collins

I go to St. Matthews in Pacific Palisades, an Episcopal Church.

Stephen Collins

I have an almost seven year old... I think it's essential to be consistent with kids. And truthful, without scaring them. I could go on for hours on this one.

Stephen Collins

I might be in an airport, late or angry with a ticket person, and I'm going to sort of check myself, because part of me is seen as Eric Camden. We all need as much help as we can get. It's a role model to me as much as to anybody else.

Stephen Collins

I'd be happy to do Star Trek again, if the writing was right.

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I'm from the US of A. Born in Des Moines, raised in the New York suburbs.

Stephen Collins

I'm working on a new novel, in its 3rd draft, but it's hard to write while doing 7th Heaven.

Stephen Collins

In Hawaii, we go to this wonderful place, all families. My wife and I go directly from breakfast to a beach chair where we read all day. My daughter goes from water to pool to running around with friends she meets, some of whom are regulars there.

Stephen Collins

The process of doing plays will make you an actor.

Stephen Collins

There starts to be an overlap between you and the character.

Stephen Collins

Writing a book is such a full-time job. If you're away for a few days, you have to start again.

Stephen Collins

Beneath the skin of everything is something nobody can know.

Stephen Collins

Part of the beauty of the show in a way is that he's not perfect, but you can always count on him to do the right thing in a pinch. That's why he inspires people and inspires me.

Stephen Collins

I spent 26 years in the business without ever knowing what I was doing a month from now.

Stephen Collins

I took the role because it's rare to read a script that makes me laugh and cry, and it spoke to my own religious feelings, as well as giving me a chance to draw on my experience as a parent. Accepting it was a no-brainer.

Stephen Collins

There are many exceptions, but New York is a great place to start a career.

Stephen Collins

Author Bio

  • NameStephen Collins
  • DescriptionAmerican actor, writer, and musician
  • BornOctober 1, 1947
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Actor