As a child he was inspired to become an actor after watching Robert Donat`s performance in Goodbye Mr Chips (1939).

After Roger Delgado, Peter Pratt, Geoffrey Beevers, Anthony Ainley and Gordon Tipple, he is the sixth actor to play the Master, the Doctor`s greatest enemy. He played the role in Doctor Who (1996) (TV). He was succeeded in the role by Sir Derek Jacobi and John Simm.

Made just one movie - Blood Red (1989) - with sister Julia Roberts.

Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2008 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film DOA: Dead or Alive (2006), he failed to receive a nomination however.

Some of Eric Roberts` boxing moves were once choreographed by actor Danny Trejo.

Has a niece named Hazel Patricia Moder and nephew Phinnaeus Walter Moder.

Was chosen to act in Royal Kill (2008) when the Wrestling Choreographer, Ranjan Chhibber, a big "Doctor Who" fan, suggested to the director Roberts be hired because he loved his performance as "The Master" in the "Doctor Who" made-for-TV movie on Fox.

In Doctor Who (1996) (TV), he became the fifth actor to portray the Master. The evil character had previously been played in the series "Doctor Who" (1963) by Roger Delgado from 1971 until 1973, Peter Pratt in 1976, Geoffrey Beevers in 1981 and Anthony Ainley from 1981 until 1989.

His left hand ring finger is permanently disfigured, as a result of a 1980s car accident.

Attended Grady High School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Appeared with actor Clarence Williams III in Ja Rule music video "Down ass chick".

Step-father of Keaton Simons and Morgan Simons

Brother in law of Tony Gillan

Father of Emma Roberts, with Kelly Cunningham.

He was seriously injured in a car accident and spent three days in a coma. [1981]

Before he became a movie star, he appeared in at least two soap operas. "Another World" (1964) and "How to Survive a Marriage" (1974).

Brother of Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan