Roberts starred in the 2012 mystery thriller "Deadline", playing the role of politically incorrect reporter Ronnie Bullock. He was acted in the horror film "", directed by David DeCoteau. He is featured as Uncle Shadrack, head of a Romani family, in 2012's "The Finder" on FOX. He had a recurring role in the TV series "The Finder" as a gypsy who had the title of king among a gypsy community in southern Florida. The same year, he was starred in the catastrophe movie "The Mark". He also appeared in the Christmas comedy film "Christmas in Compton", starring Keith David and Omar Gooding, which received positives reviews.