Guide Note

Eric Roberts is a well known actor that has appeared in many films since the late 1970s. Before he became a star, he appeared in the series Another World in 1997. In 1985 he was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Runaway Train. He will have roles in many upcoming films (Dark Honeymoon, Kingshighway and The Dark Knight).

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Eric Anthony Roberts
2. Born: April 18, 1956
3. Height: 5'10"
4. Birthplace: Biloxi, Mississippi
5. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia
6. Father of actress Emma Roberts
7. Older brother of Lisa Roberts Gillan and Julia Roberts
8. Made on movie with sister Julia in 1989 Blood Red

1. "I do like the idea of putting something comical into an intense drama, and being intense in absurd circumstances within a comedy."
2. "My life is going to kill me. We all get angry when we realize that. But the anger is fear."
3. "Another play I want to do is Burn This, again on stage. I'd actually love to do Burn This on-stage again - one of my hopes to make it as a movie too."
4. "As I've gotten older I look like a man, finally."
5. "I've always found one-man shows comical. Although I'd never do one myself."