• Interviewee

  Eric Roberts

• Portrayed

  The Master in Doctor Who, 1996

Eric Roberts is one of the most recognised actors in the world. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, he grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents ran an acting and writing school and this early experience led Eric to study at RADA and the American Academy of Dramatic Art.

His career started out mainly in the theatre, but he is most known for his success in film and television. Films such as King of the Gypsies, Raggedy Man, Runaway Train, Star 80, Best of the Best and The Dark Knight. Television including Less Than Perfect, Heroes, Suits, Lost Girl, Entourage and Brooklyn Nine-Nine … to name a few.

But to Doctor Who fans he’s best remembered for his show stealing performance as The Master in the 1996 Doctor Who Movie. In this unique Myth Makers, Eric is interviewed by his wife Eliza … who was also in the movie … playing Eric’s on-screen wife!