Skip to content
← Explore titles
Eric Roberts

Acting

Eric Roberts

Born
1956-04-18 · Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Filmography
758 titles on TMDB
About Eric 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.

Backdrop from The Dark Knight

Up next

Upcoming film projects involving Eric Roberts.

Project status from TMDB; dates can change. “In production” does not confirm that this actor is currently filming.

Films & television

687 titles

Biography and credits supplied by TMDB. Credits may include upcoming titles and guest appearances.