Eric Roberts
- Actor
- Film actor
- Producer
Also known as: Eric Anthony Roberts
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.
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8You've been attacked, and you're just defending yourselves: Julia Roberts' brother voiced support for Ukraine and criticized Trump - Ukrainian News Agency
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Google News · Oct 30, 2026
You've been attacked, and you're just defending yourselves: Julia Roberts' brother voiced support for Ukraine and criticized Trump - Ukrainian News Agency
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Google News · Oct 30, 2026
Julia Roberts' brother Eric showed his support for Ukraine and introduced his Ukrainian wife - UA.NEWS
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Google News · Oct 30, 2026
Julia Roberts' brother Eric showed his support for Ukraine and introduced his Ukrainian wife - UA.NEWS
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Google News · Oct 30, 2026
Emma Roberts Shares Sweet 59th Birthday Tribute to Aunt Julia Roberts: ‘Love You Beyond’ - Us Weekly
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Google News · Oct 29, 2026
Eric Roberts, Merrick Hanna & Neela Jolene Starring In Vertical Drama ‘It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To’ - IMDb
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Google News · Oct 28, 2026
Eric Roberts, Merrick Hanna & Neela Jolene Starring In Vertical Drama ‘It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To’ - IMDb
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Google News · Oct 28, 2026
Eric Roberts, Merrick Hanna & Neela Jolene Starring In Vertical Drama ‘It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To’ - IMDb
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Google News · Oct 28, 2026
