Eric Roberts

Actor
Film actor
Producer

Also known as: Eric Anthony Roberts

Born: April 18, 1956Age: 70Birthplace: Biloxi, Mississippi, USANationality: United States2 credits

Eric Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is 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.

Sep 2026

This Is Our City

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Sep 2026

Dogwood

Daniel Manlius

In production

Nov 2026

Divine Direction

Dr. Patrick Batra

Dec 2026

Someone Dies Tonight

Niko 'The Closer' Dukakis

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Christmas Eve

Known For

7.5

MEDINAH

2023 · ⭐ 7.5

جنيّة

2021

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Awards & Nominations

1 wins · 1 noms

Theatre World Award

WON
Category
1988
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

NOM
Runaway Train
1986
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News & Interviews

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