Eric Roberts

Actor

Biography

An American actor. His career began with a well-received performance in King of the Gypsies (1978), for which he earned his first Golden Globe Award nomination. His second Golden Globe nomination came for his portrayal of Paul Snider in Star 80 (1983), followed by Globe and Academy Award nominations for his supporting role in Runaway Train (1985). In a career spanning almost forty years, Roberts has performed in over 200 films, including Raggedy Man (1981), The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), The Specialist (1994), Cecil B. Demented (2000), National Security (2003), The Dark Knight (2008), The Expendables (2010) and Inherent Vice (2014). His equally varied television work includes three seasons with the sitcom Less than Perfect, as well as recurring roles on the NBC drama Heroes and the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. His sisters Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan, and daughter Emma Roberts, also have acting careers.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Birthday 1956-04-18

Actor Taste

Filmography by Year

3

2023

21

2022

33

2021

27

2020

28

2019

16

2018

27

2017

24

2016

33

2015

25

2014

35

2013

16

2012

4

2011

13

2010

10

2009

7

2008

4

2007

8

2006

8

2005

5

2004

4

2003

6

2002

11

2001

11

2000

8

1999

5

1998

4

1997

12

1996

4

1995

6

1994

5

1993

2

1992

3

1991

4

1990

4

1989

1

1988

1

1987

2

1986

2

1985

1

1984

1

1983

1

1981

1

1980

1

1978

Filmography by Genre