Robert Iler

Robert Michael Iler (born March 2, 1985)[1][2] is an American actor, known for his portrayal of A.J. Soprano on The Sopranos. His film roles include Tadpole (2002), and Daredevil (2003).

Robert Iler
Born
Robert Michael Iler

(1985-03-02) March 2, 1985
New York City, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • poker player
  • podcast host
Years active1997–present

Career

Iler appeared in the video for Marilyn Manson's single "Dope Hat" (1995).[3]

By mid-1997, he 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,[4][5] which aired from 1999-2007. By May 2001, he had begun home schooling for his education.[5]

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, where he participated in both official and unsanctioned games. In September 2019, Iler moved to Los Angeles, where he started the podcast Pajama Pants alongside The Sopranos co-star Jamie-Lynn Sigler and YouTube comedian Kassem G.[6]

Personal life

Iler had struggled with substance abuse, particularly after The Sopranos ended.[7] He has been sober since 2013.[8]

In July 2001, Iler was arrested for the robbery of two teenagers in his Upper East Side neighborhood[9] and for possession of marijuana. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of larceny and received three years' probation.[10]

He was present on October 23, 2005 when the underground poker club Ace Point was raided by the police, but no charges were filed against him.[11]

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 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (1999, 2007)
2001 Oz Himself Episode: "Famous Last Words"
2004 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Troy Linsky Episode: "Mean"
2004 The Dead Zone Derek Rankin Episode: "Cycle of Violence"
2006 Four Kings Rob Cancelled mid-season
2009 Law & Order Chad Klein Episode: "Lucky Stiff"

References
  1. "Robert Iler". The Smoking Gun. June 12, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  2. "Tony Soprano Jr. Actor Embarrassed By Arrest". ABC News. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  3. Serota, Maggie (January 10, 2019). "Can You Find A.J. Soprano in This Marilyn Manson Video?". Spin. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  4. Levin, Gary (March 30, 2007). "Gandolfini, Iler sit down for father-son chat". USA Today.
  5. "Cast of 'Sopranos' Discusses Show's Success". CNN. May 18, 2001.
  6. Mohr, Ian (February 29, 2020). "‘Sopranos’ co-stars reunite for weekly podcast". Page Six.
  7. Robert Iler, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Kassem G (September 23, 2019). "Pajama Pants - Two and a Half Celebrities" (Podcast). Pajama Pants. Event occurs at 26:55. Retrieved March 17, 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. "'Sopranos' Star Robert Iler Gives Rare Interview to Talk HBO Series, Personal Struggles". hollywoodreporter.com. May 11, 2020.
  9. Rashbaum, William (July 5, 2002). "Soprano,' 16, Charged in East Side Street Robbery". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  10. "'Sopranos' Star Busted. The Smoking Gun. August 1, 2001.
  11. Friedman, Michael (October 23, 2005). "Anthony Soprano Jr. Caught in Poker Raid". Pokernews.com. Retrieved August 14, 2007.
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