Wissenswertes

2 sons: Michael & Stephen.

Most notable as the voice of James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in James Bond 007 - Liebesgrüße aus Moskau (1963) and Feuerball (1965) (though his recording was slightly altered for the latter one). Anthony Dawson appeared as the body without the face being shown to the audience.

Eric's daughter-in-law, Aviva, was 6 months' pregnant at the time of his death. The little girl was named Shira; her parents added a 2nd name, Erica, in memory of her grandfather.