Eric Roberts
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Personal Life and Family
Eric Roberts has a daughter, actress Emma Roberts, born on February 10, 1991, with then-partner Kelly Cunningham. Emma began acting at an early age and made her major film debut at age 10 in the 2001 drama Blow.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 18 Apr, 1956
- Age
- 64 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Biloxi
- Education
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Twitter Id
- EricRoberts
- Spouse
- Eliza Roberts
- Net Worth 2021
- 8 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
In a January 12, 2001, appearance on The Howard Stern Radio Show with his wife, Eliza Roberts (née Garrett), he confirmed a years-long estrangement from his sister Julia Roberts. He attributed the rift to his past drug use and Julia's support of his ex-partner in a custody dispute involving Emma. The siblings eventually reconciled in 2004 when Eric visited Julia in the hospital after the birth of her twins.
Legal Issues and Personal Transformation
Eric Roberts faced legal issues in the late 1980s and 1990s. In 1987, he was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana and charged with resisting arrest after attempting to assault a New York police officer. He spent 36 hours in jail, pleaded guilty to harassment, and had the other charges dropped. In 1995, Roberts was arrested again for an altercation with his wife, Eliza; he later announced he would quit drug use entirely.
Social Media Presence and Fan Engagement
In 2009, Roberts joined Twitter to connect with his fanbase. By 2012, he had amassed over 20,000 followers. Fans can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EricRoberts.
