Classic Conversations

Eric Roberts is the Best of the Best


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Explore the remarkable journey of Eric Roberts, a 3-time Golden Globe Nominee and Oscar Nominee. Dive into his early success, winning a Golden Globe as Best Newcomer in 1978, and discover how acting helped him overcome a lifelong battle with stuttering, propelling him into a thriving career in stage and film.

 

My guest, Eric Roberts, and I discuss:

  • 3-time Golden Globe Nominee and Oscar Nominee
  • Sharing a personal encounter with Eric Roberts at Motor City Comic Con
  • Eric's impressive start with a Golden Globe win in 1978 as Best Newcomer
  • Overcoming stuttering through acting and memorization, paving his career in stage and film
  • Exploring the nuances between soap opera acting and TV/film acting
  • Discovering how being fired from a soap opera led to Eric's breakthrough in movies
  • Collaborating with legendary figures like Bob Fosse and Christopher Nolan
  • The intriguing contrast between Eric's real-life persona and his tough on-screen roles
  • Dispelling rumors and shedding light on the truth behind Eric and Julia Roberts' relationship
  • Eric's pivotal role in helping Danny Trejo secure his first acting job
  • HIPPO, Eric's latest project featuring his wife, Eliza Roberts
  • Heartwarming story of how Eric and Eliza first met
  • Uncovering the mystery of why the city provides Eric with 100 pounds of walnuts each month
  • Plus, many more fascinating insights!

 

You're going to love my conversation with  Eric Roberts

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