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One of the most prolific screen actors, Eric Roberts has appeared in a vast body of work, including films and shows. Brother of Julia Roberts and father of Emma Roberts, he began with the 1978 movie, King of Gypsies. He then went on to work in other films like Star 80, Runaway Train, The Cable Guy, A Dark Knight, The Expendables, and others.
On TV, he has appeared in Less than Perfect, Heroes, Suits, The Righteous Gemstones, and more. Recently, it was announced that he would appear on Dancing with the Stars.
Known for his versatile acting and good looks, Eric Roberts has contributed heavily to the world of acting. Mentioned below are seven of his works across films and shows.
Star 80, The Righteous Gemstones, and other movies and shows of Eric Roberts
1) King of the Gypsies - Amazon Prime Video
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Eric Roberts’ debut film, King of the Gypsies, is an American drama directed by Frank Pierson and also stars Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, and others. The film is based on a book of the same name by Peter Mass.
The movie revolves around Dave (Roberts), who is the grandson of the King of a group of Gypsies in New York City and has to become the leader after the death of his grandfather. Now he faces dangers as people close to him envy his new status. Roberts received a Golden Globe nomination for his role.
2) Star 80 - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Bob Fosse, Star 80 is a biographical drama adapted from an article by Teresa Carpenter and the real-life murder of model Dorothy Stratten by his husband Paul Snider. Starring Mariel Hemingway as Dorothy and Eric Roberts as Paul, the movie also stars Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, and others.
The movie chronicles Stratten’s relationship with Snider, her success as a model, and her murder. Roberts and Hemingway’s acting was well received, and Eric Roberts was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
3) Runaway Train - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, Runaway Train is an action thriller starring Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, and others. The movie is about two escaped convicts, Manny and Buck, who disguise themselves as railroad workers and board a train.
But all hell breaks loose when the train becomes uncontrollable and the two fugitives, along with an assistant locomotive driver, have to save the day. Eric Roberts was nominated at the Oscar’s for Best Supporting Actor as Buck. The film was appreciated for its action scenes and acting.
4) The Pope of Greenwich Village - Amazon Prime Video
The Pope of Greenwich Village is a black comedy film starring Mickey Rourke and Eric Roberts. The movie revolves around two cousins, Charlie (Rourke) and Paulie (Roberts), who get fired from their job and decide to crack a safe to get money and support Charlie’s pregnant girlfriend.
But problems arise when they realize that the money they robbed belongs to a local mobster, who starts hounding them. The movie received positive reviews for its colorful visuals of New York and the acting.
5) Less than Perfect - Amazon Prime Video
Created by Terri Minsky, Less than Perfect is a sitcom starring Sara Rue, Eric Roberts, Zachary Levi, and others. The show follows Claude Casey (Rue), a young and upbeat girl who works at a television network and has to face office competition from her colleagues.
In the show, Roberts plays the role of Will Butler, who is the head anchor and one who hires Claude to become his assistant. Over the course of the series, one sees Claude transforming from a shy and nervous journalist to a confident and assertive woman.
6) Suits - Netflix
Created by Aaron Korsh, Suits is a famous legal drama that stars Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, and others. The show is about Mike Ross (Adams), a genius yet college dropout who has a photographic memory. He works for the charming attorney Harvey Specter (Macht), who recognizes Ross’s talent even though he hasn’t studied law.
The series covers the office politics of law firms and various other characters as Mike and Harvey win lawsuits. Eric Roberts plays a recurring role in the series. Suits was praised for its pacing and Adams and Macht’s chemistry.
7) The Righteous Gemstones - Amazon Prime Video
Created by Danny McBride, The Righteous Gemstones is a comedy drama starring McBride, Adam DeVine, and others. The show follows the family of powerful televangelist and megachurch preachers, the Gemstones, which is led by the widowed Eli Gemstone (John Goodman) and his three children.
The show reveals the double-faced life of the family as they preach values in public but live opulent lives and protect their selfish interests. The show received favorable reviews for its dark humor and satirical tone. Eric Roberts plays a recurring role in the show.
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