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.
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Who is Eric Roberts?+
Eric Roberts is a prolific American actor with a career spanning over four decades, recognized for his early critical acclaim and his extensive work across film and television.
What is Eric Roberts known for?+
He is noted for his Academy Award-nominated performance in Runaway Train, his Golden Globe-nominated roles in Star 80 and King of the Gypsies, and his turn as Maroni in The Dark Knight.
What kind of work does Eric Roberts make?+
He is a character actor who works across a wide spectrum of genres, ranging from major studio blockbusters to independent thrillers and low-budget genre projects.
