Eric Boles was a prolific actor with a commanding screen presence, whose Hollywood career spanned numerous decades, featuring a diverse range of film and television roles.
He began his acting career, landing significant parts in films such as the Dick Van Dyke comedy Cold Turkey (1971),the John Considine horror flick Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls (1973),and the critically acclaimed drama The Way We Were (1973).
In addition to his work in film, Boles also appeared in television, initially with a role on the post-apocalyptic series Ark II (1976),which marked the beginning of his extensive television career.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Boles continued to work in film, starring in productions such as The Great Texas Dynamite Chase (1976) and the drama Hadley's Rebellion (1983),alongside Griffin O'Neal.
Boles also appeared in several television movies during this period, including Charleston (1979) and The Violation of Sarah McDavid (1981),further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and talented actor.
In the 1990s, Boles continued to work in television, landing a part on the UPN series "Live Shot" (1995-96),as well as appearing in the TV movies Dead Man's Revenge (1994) and Dead Air (1994).
Boles' most recent appearance was in the popular sitcom Arrested Development (2003),bringing his extensive career full circle and cementing his status as a respected and accomplished actor.
