Robert Iler

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

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.[