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Eric Roberts

Birth Name:
Eric Anthony Roberts
Birth Place:
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer
Eric Roberts

Fast Facts

  • Is an active supporter of the animal protection organization Farm Sanctuary
  • Studied drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and the American Academy in New York
  • Is the older brother of actresses Lisa Roberts Gillan and Julia Roberts
  • Was inspired to enter acting after watching "Goodbye, Mr․ Chips" as a child
  • Frequently takes on the role of sinister, villainous characters
  • Is trained in the martial arts of Tae Kwon Do and Jujitsu
  • In 1996, he became the first American actor to portray the main villain in the "Doctor Who" series

Awards

  • 1979Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Male:Nominated
  • 1983NYFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1984BSFC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
  • 1986Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1997OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 2000Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner
  • 2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Winner
  • 2005AOF/WAB Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2012L.A. Indie Award - Lead Actor:Winner
  • 2012Jury Prize - Frank Currier Actor's Award:Winner
  • 2013Action on Film Award - Outstanding Cast Performance:Nominated
  • 2013Action on Film Award - Best Supporting Actor - Feature:Nominated
  • 2013Bonehead Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2014Festival Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2015Action on Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2015Robert Altman AwardWinner
  • 2015Maverick Movie Award - Best Ensemble Acting: Feature:Nominated
  • 2015Gold Remi Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2016Action on Film Award - Outstanding Cast Performance - Feature:Winner
  • 2017Festival Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017IIFC Award - Excellence in Acting:Winner
  • 2018Jury Prize - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2018SFAFF - Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2019Award of Excellence - Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2019Grand Jury Award - Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2019Jury Prize - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2019Festival Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2019Grand Jury Prize - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2019Legacy Award - Life Achievement:Winner
  • 2020Winter Award - Best Cast:Winner
  • 2020Best Actor SupportingWinner
  • 2020September Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2020Festival Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2020January Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2020Jury Prize - Best acting duo:Winner
  • 2020Jury Prize - Best supporting actor:Winner
  • 2020January Award - Best Acting Duo:Winner
  • 2020May Award - Best supporting actor:Winner
  • 2020Award of Excellence - Best Duo:Winner
  • 2020Award of Excellence - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2021Best Supporting Actor - Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2021Jury Prize - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2022Best Supporting Actor - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2022Award of Excellence - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2023Accolade Global Film Competiton - Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2023Best Film - International Feature Fiction Film Competition:Winner
  • 2023Best Actor - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2023Best Ensemble Cast - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2023California Indies - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2023Faith in Film Best Supporting Actor - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2023Additional Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2023Award of Merit - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2023October Award - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2023October Award - Best International Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2024Award of Merit Special Mention - Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2024CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2024April Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Faith in Film Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Golden Dragon - Premiere Autore (Feature Film):Nominated
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Actor (Feature):Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Drama:Nominated
  • 2024Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Best Film - Best Film:Nominated
  • 2024Feature Length Film - Best Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2024Best Feature Film - Best Action Feature:Winner
  • 2024National Film Award - Best Action in a Film/Series:Nominated
  • 2024Best Feature Film - Best Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2024Best Local Film - Best Local Film:Winner
  • 2024Best Feature Film - Best Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2025Best Picture - Best Picture:Nominated
  • 2025Audience Award - Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2025C&I Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2025Best of the Best - Narrative Feature:Nominated
  • 2025Faith in Film Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2025Diamond Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
  • 2025Platinum Award - Best Narrative Feature:Winner
  • 2025Jury Prize - Narrative Feature:Nominated
  • 2025May Monthly Edition - Best Feature Film:Winner
  • 2025May Monthly Edition - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2025Audience Choice Award - Best film:Winner
  • 2025Festival Prize - Best Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2025December Award - Best Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2025December Award - Best Leading Actor:Nominated
  • 2026Best Picture - Best Picture:Winner
  • 2026Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner
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