Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Voice actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Eliza Roberts
Children
1 child: Emma Roberts
Parents
Betty Lou Bredemus
Siblings
Lisa Roberts Gillan, Julia Roberts
Education
Midtown High School, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, American Repertory Company
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Aizarīkijaz)
Popularity
Tier A -- 138,089 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
146 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 46 years (1979-2025)
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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19
Notable
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
90
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (1)
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Theatre World Award
1988
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eric Roberts?
Eric Roberts is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Eric Roberts born?
Eric Roberts was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
What movies or shows has Eric Roberts been in?
Eric Roberts has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Stand Your Ground (2025), The Lost Princess (2025), Darkness of Man (2025), 1242: Gateway to the West (2025), Arena Wars (2024).
What is Eric Roberts known for?
Eric Roberts is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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