Eric Bogosian

Eric Bogosian, 2012

Eric Bogosian, 1980's

Eric Bogosian, born April 24, 1953 in Massachusetts, is an American actor, playwright, monologist and novelist. He went to Oberlin College and later moved to New York City to pursue a career in theatre. He married theatre director Jo Bonney in 1980 and have two sons. He applied his writing skills to several pictures including the play which he is most known for, Talk Radio. He is also known for his play subUrbia as well as numerous one-man shows. Between 1980 and 2000, Bogosian wrote and performed six major solos. His plays Talk Radio, subUrbiaand his solo, Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll were adapted to film. He has written three novels: Mall, Wasted Beauty, andPerforated Heart. In television, Bogosian is known for his starring role in the series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He worked at The Kitchen as a phone operator and later founded the dance series there.