Eric Robertsborn 1956
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Actor
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Biography
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.
Credits
2001
Comedy • Fantasy • Horror • Science Fiction
as Bob Henry (segment 'My Generation')
2013
Documentary
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Horror • TV Movie • Thriller
as Dr. Albert Beck / Laid Back Beck
2019
Horror • TV Movie • Thriller
as Dr. Albert Beck / Laid Back Beck
2018
Horror • TV Movie • Thriller
as Dr. Albert Beck / Laid Back Beck
2013
Documentary
as Buck McGeehy (archive footage)
