Robert Michael Iler (; born March 2, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of A.J. Soprano on The Sopranos. His film roles include Tadpole (2002) and Daredevil (2003).
Career He made his debut in 1995 as one of the children featured in the music video for Dope Hat by Marilyn Manson. By mid-1997, Iler was appearing in commercials for Pizza Hut, and attending three or four auditions a week. He had also appeared on Saturday Night Live and in some film parts, but nothing that brought him great recognition. It was then that he won the role of A.J. Soprano, the son of series lead Tony Soprano, on the HBO drama The Sopranos, which aired from 1999 until 2007. By May 2001, he had begun home schooling for his education.
After the conclusion of The Sopranos in 2007, Iler largely retired from acting, instead moving to Las Vegas to pursue a career as a professional poker player.
In July 2023, Iler started a podcast with The Sopranos co-star Jamie-Lynn Sigler called Not Today Pal, produced by YMH studios owned by comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky.
Personal life Iler struggled with substance abuse, particularly after The Sopranos ended. He has been sober since 2013.
In July 2001, Iler was arrested for the robbery of two teenagers in his Upper East Side neighborhood and for possession of marijuana. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of larceny and received three years' probation.
He was present on October 23, 2005, when the underground poker club Ace Point was raided by the police; however, no charges were filed against him.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1999 The Tic Code Denny Harley 2002 Tadpole Charlie 2003 Daredevil Bully #1 Television Year Title Role Notes 1999–2007 The Sopranos A.J. Soprano Main role 2001 Oz Himself Episode: "Famous Last Words"Uncredited 2004 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Troy Linsky Episode: "Mean" The Dead Zone Derek Rankin Episode: "Cycle of Violence" 2006 Four Kings Rob Main role 2009 Law & Order Chad Klein Episode: "Lucky Stiff"2025–presentBad ThoughtsEvan Main role
Awards and nominations +YearAwardWorkCategoryResult1999Screen Actors Guild AwardsThe SopranosOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series 2007
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External links
Court TV's coverage of Robert Iler robbery case