Who directed the film for which Eric Roberts earned an Academy Award nomination ?
Eric Roberts filmography Eric Anthony Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor. His career began with "King of the Gypsies" (1978), earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor Debut. He earned both a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in "Runaway Train" (1985).
Ellis (film) Ellis is a short film directed by JR and starring Robert De Niro. The motion picture awakens memories of the early years of the experience of one immigrant. The screenplay was written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth. The shooting took place in the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital complex. The film premiered on October 4, 2015 at The New Yorker Festival.