Robert Iler


Robert Michael Iler is an American actor, known for his portrayal of A.J. Soprano on The Sopranos and his film roles in Tadpole, and Daredevil.

Career

Iler appeared in the video for Marilyn Manson's single "Dope Hat".
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, which aired from 1999-2007. 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, 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.

Personal life

Struggles with addiction

Iler has struggled with substance abuse issues since he was a teenager. Soon after The Sopranos ended, Iler experienced an anxiety attack, and was recommended by a friend to treat the anxiety with Xanax. Iler subsequently used large amounts of Xanax on a daily basis for over six years. This usage was combined with his preexisting alcoholism, as well as his predilection to regularly use other drugs, most prominently Percocet as well as cocaine.
Iler has been sober since 2013.

Legal issues

In July 2001, Iler was arrested for the robbery of two Brazilian tourists 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.
Iler 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.

Filmography

Film

Television