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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