Eric Anthony Roberts, born in 1956, is an American actor and the older brother of Julia Roberts. His career began with a notable role in "King of the Gypsies" (1978), earning his first Golden Globe nomination. He received further acclaim for "Star 80" (1983) and "Runaway Train" (1985), earning additional Golden Globe nods and an Academy Award nomination. Over a 40-year career, Roberts has amassed 700 credits, spanning blockbusters, independent films, TV series, and more. Some of his notable works include "The Pope of Greenwich Village" (1984), "The Dark Knight" (2008), and "The Expendables" (2010). His diverse television roles include playing the Master in the 1996 "Doctor Who" film, a main role on "Less than Perfect" (2002–2005), and recurring roles on "Heroes" (2007–2010), "The Young and the Restless" (2010–2011), "Suits" (2014–2019), and "The Righteous Gemstones" (HBO series).