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Originally a theater performer, Eric Bogosian has also made a contribution to film, applying his writing skills to several pictures, including his famous play "Talk Radio", which was turned into a movie in 1988. Born of Armenian descent, Bogosian graduated from Oberlin College. He moved to New York City after that with intent to work in theater. He became known for his frequent character changes on stage, and used few props. His style was often a blend of dark comedy and social realism. Aside from acting, Bogosian also wrote theater scripts, including `subUrbia` (later made into a film) and "Talk Radio" His first on-screen appearance was in the documentary film Born in Flames (1983) which talked about class-ism and sexism, among other things. It was praised at the Berlin Film Festival.

After this, Bogosian acted in several different shows and films. These included the horror flick Special Effects (1984), the well known show "Miami Vice", and Arena Brains (1988) (which he also co-wrote). In 1988, his well received play "Talk Radio" was adapted to a film. Bogosian wrote the screenplay (with assistance from Oliver Stone) and starred as the main character. Barry Champlain is the outspoken host of a show that is given the chance to broadcast to millions of people. Champlain must endure death threats, outsiders of society, and the kind of people who tune in the most. With Oliver Stone directing, the supporting cast featured Alec Baldwin, and John C. McGinley (who had been involved in the theatrical version).

Bogosian followed up with the hit TV show "Law and Order" where he took a supporting role for two episodes. Also noteworthy is the Stephen King adapted film Dolores Claiborne (1995) which deals with a woman accused of murdering an elderly woman whom she worked for. That same year, Bogosian acted in the Steven Seagal helmed action film Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995). The film was a success, bringing in twice its budget, but received mixed reviews.

Whether it be theater, film, or television, Eric Bogosian has made his mark on them all.