Eric Roberts is an American actor who has amassed more than 700 credits and is one of the most prolific English-speaking screen actors. He typically plays manipulative villians, such as Paul Snider, the homicidal husband of Playboy playmate Dorothy Stratten, in Bob Fosse’s 1983 biopic “Star 80”, in the 1996 Doctor Who movie, where he was cast as the Master (Doctor Who's archenemy), as the mob boss Sal Maroni, an enemy of Batman in the 2008 movie "The Dark Knight", and as James Munroe, the lead villain in the 2010 movie "The Expendables". He is also Julia Roberts' brother.

Eric Roberts resides in a secluded Sherman Oaks home in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, with his wife of 26 years, and a brood of felines. The residence's grounds cover approximately 0.32 acres, and include a garden, patio and pool.

Cat behaviourist Jackson Galaxy, visits Eric Robert's home in the 2017 "My cat from hell" episode: https://www.tvinsider.com/240996/my-cat-from-hell-jackson-galaxy-eric-roberts-cat-brooklyn-video/

Eric Roberts selected his Sherman Oaks residence for its ability to offer respite from the relentless public attention that comes with a successful acting career, which stands in contrast to the more frenetic energy of nearby Hollywood.