Eric Roberts

Eric Anthony Roberts (born 18 April 1956 ) played  and Bruce Gerhardt in the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie. More than twenty years later in 2019, Roberts reprised the role of the Master for Big Finish's audio adventures.

In 2007, he participated in Doctor Who Confidential, where he was interviewed about the Master.

Career
His other starring roles include: (1983),  (1984),  (1989) and Maul Dogs (2014). During the 2006-2007 TV season, he played the recurring villain Thompson in the NBC TV series, sharing several scenes with fellow Doctor Who alumnus Christopher Eccleston and later reprising his role in a 2008 flashback episode. He also played Sal Maroni in (2008).

He is one of the few Oscar-nominated actors to later appear in Doctor Who, a status he shares with John Hurt, Sophie Okonedo, Carey Mulligan, Frank Finlay, Pauline Collins and Oscar winner Peter Capaldi. Roberts was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the 1985 film Runaway Train.

Personal life
He is married to Eliza Roberts, who played Bruce's wife Miranda Gerhardt in the TV movie. He is the father of popular actress and the older brother of actress.

Doctor Who

 * Doctor Who

Special Releases

 * Masterful

Ravenous

 * Day of the Master

Master!

 * Master!
 * Faustian
 * Prey
 * Vengeance
 * Nemesis Express
 * Nemesis Express
 * Capture the Chronovore!
 * Passion

The Diary of River Song

 * The Lifeboat and the Deathboat