Robert Michael Iler (; born March 2, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of A.J. Soprano on ''

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''. 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 ''

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'' 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 ''

'', 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

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to pursue a career as a professional

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player. In July 2023, Iler started a podcast with ''The Sopranos'' co-star

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called ''Not Today Pal'', produced by the 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

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. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of larceny and received three years'

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. 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

Television

References

External links

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Court TV's coverage of Robert Iler robbery case
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