Background
Roberts was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Norma (née Finkelstein), an animator, and Columbia Broadcasting System radio announcer Ken Roberts.
Roberts was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Norma (née Finkelstein), an animator, and Columbia Broadcasting System radio announcer Ken Roberts.
Roberts attended The High School of Music & Art and Northwestern University, and made his Broadway debut in 1962, with a role in the play Something About a Soldier.
His family is Jewish. He had a sister, Nancy, and is the cousin of late actor Everett Sloane. Film On radio he was a regular performer on the Columbia Broadcasting System Radio Mystery.
Served in the United States Army. Member Screen Actors Guild (board directors since 1990, vice president of New York division,2001-), Actors Equity Association (governing council 1968-1974).
1 child, Nicole.