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Apr 24, 1953 (71 years old)
Woburn
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United States of America
Playwright , Actor , Author , Writer , Screenwriter , Novelist , Monologist , Voice Actor
Eric Bogosian, an Armenian American actor, playwright, novelist, monologist, and historian, has an estimated net worth of $6 million. He is best known for his play and film adaptation "Talk Radio," which explores the life of a provocative radio host. His sharp socio-political commentary and vivid characters have made him a crucial voice in theatre and film. His role as Danny Ross in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2006-2010) also garnered much acclaim.
He created and wrote the TV series "High Incident," airing from 1996 to 1997. Eric has authored and starred in several plays and novels, receiving fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and being a Guggenheim fellow. In 1989, he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for "Talk Radio."
Born on April 24, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, Eric is the son of Edwina, a hairdresser and instructor, and Henry Bogosian, an accountant. The family moved to Watertown, Massachusetts, with a large Armenian-American community, and later to Woburn. Influenced by his grandparents, survivors of the Armenian genocide, Eric's interest in theater blossomed during his high school years. He studied at the University of Chicago and later graduated from Oberlin College.
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Eric Bogosian's versatile career spans acting, writing, and dancing. He has produced six major solo shows from 1980 to 2000, earning three Obie Awards and a Drama Desk Award. His notable solo shows include "Men Inside," "funHouse," "Drinking in America," "Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll," "Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead," and "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee."
His acclaimed play "Talk Radio" was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and revived on Broadway in 2007. Eric's other plays include "subUrbia," "Griller," "Humpty Dumpty," "Red Angel," and "1+1."
Bogosian has also acted in numerous films and TV shows. His notable films include "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory," "Wonderland," "Uncut Gems," and more. On TV, he is known for roles in shows like "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "The Get Down," "Billions," "Succession," and "Interview with the Vampire."
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Eric has published three novels with Simon & Schuster: "Mall," "Wasted Beauty," and "Perforated Heart." His 2015 book "Operation Nemesis: The Secret Plot that Avenged the Armenian Genocide" delves into the true story of Armenian assassins avenging the genocide's victims.
An enthusiast of dance, Eric founded the dance series at The Kitchen in New York City, producing concerts for famous choreographers. He also co-produced the documentary "Bringing Back Balanchine."
Throughout his career, Eric has collaborated with numerous creatives, including Michael Zwack, Joe Hannan, Glenn Branca, Robert Longo, Ann Magnuson, and Elliot Sharp. His accolades include multiple awards and fellowships, cementing his legacy in the arts.
In 1980, Eric Bogosian married American theater director Jo Anne Bonney. Together, they have two sons, Harry, and Travis.
