Eric Roberts Opens Up About Hollywood, Family, and His Memoir Runaway Train

The prolific actor reflects on his decades-long career, personal struggles, and life with wife and actress Eliza Roberts in a candid interview with LifeMinute’s editor-in-chief Joann Butler

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

March 26, 2026

Actor Eric Roberts has appeared in more than 700 film and television projects, building one of the most extensive careers in Hollywood. From memorable roles in The Dark Knight and The Expendables, to cult classics The Pope of Greenwich Village and King of the Gypsies, and of course his Academy Award–nominated performance in Runaway Train, Roberts has become known for bringing intensity and depth to a wide range of characters across film and television. 

Now he’s sharing the story behind that remarkable career in his memoir, Runaway Train: Or, the Story of My Life So Far. In the book, Roberts opens up about his rise in Hollywood, the challenges of navigating fame, his struggles with addiction, and the personal journey that helped him rebuild his life and career. 

Roberts recently stopped by the LifeMinute studios alongside his wife of more than 30 years, actress Eliza Roberts, to sit down with editor-in-chief Joann Butler for an in-depth interview. The couple—who have collaborated on several recent projects—talked about the memoir, their life together, and the lessons he’s learned from decades in the entertainment industry. 

This is a LifeMinute with Eric Roberts.