Do you remember the first time you saw the actor, Eric Roberts, on screen? His big break was King of the Gypsies and he was gorgeous. And he could act, just popped from the screen. Star 80, Pope of Greenwich Village, Runaway Train, and so many more.
Runaway Train (or the story of my life so far) by Eric Roberts (with Sam Kashner) is a no holds barred memoir. cover blurb - In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his younger, more famous sister, Julia.
Crazy childhood in Georgia, controlling abusive father.
Seventeen - off to New York City - worked and partied with the likes of Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Robin Williams
Hot star of the era, affairs with famous actresses.
Dark side of drugs - way too much cocaine and a horrifying car accident
Eric Roberts has lived to tell the tale of his life up to now - he is 66. An actor's actor, he's worked with the best on stage and screen, he's still active and in the game, and he's still working on his demons.
I enjoyed the memoir and his sense of humor. What a crazy life! (so far)
He also did Sharktopus, but I'm sure he'd rather forget that one.
ReplyDeleteHa! He did laugh at himself for some crap. But he had monetary ups and downs thanks to addiction. Had to have work.
DeleteHi Joanne - I have to day I'd never heard of him?! And he's Julia Roberts' brother ... ah well live and learn - I'll keep an eye out for him now - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHe’s doing smaller character parts now. Not a young pup. But back in the day- so sexy!!
DeleteI hadn't heard of him too, like Hilary...and I'm a fan of Julia. I've never read any celebrity memoirs, except The Moon's a Balloon by David Niven. And Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Your post makes me think I should more often.
ReplyDeleteI like the behind the scenes dirt of actors, musicians, etc.
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