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My Take
Eric Roberts fascinates me precisely because his career defies the usual star narrative. More than 700 credits, including 74 films in a single year, is not a filmography — it is a philosophy. After a Golden Globe-nominated debut in King of the Gypsies, he could have chased prestige, but instead he chose to simply keep working, in everything from blockbusters to micro-budget indies. I respect that enormously. There is an honesty in treating acting as a craft you show up for daily rather than a brand you protect. To me, his sheer durability is its own quiet kind of greatness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Roberts
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ロバーツ
- Reading
- えりっく・ろばーつ
- Born
- April 18, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Midtown High School
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Theatre World Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Roberts born?
Born April 18, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Eric Roberts from?
Eric Roberts is from Biloxi, Mississippi, United States.
What does Eric Roberts do?
Eric Roberts works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.