Robert Iler facts for kids
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Robert Michael Iler
March 2, 1985 New York City, U.S.
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Robert Michael Iler is an American actor. He was born on March 2, 1985. He is most famous for playing A.J. Soprano in the TV show The Sopranos. He also acted in movies like Tadpole and Daredevil.
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Robert Iler's Acting Career
Early Life and First Roles
Robert Iler started acting when he was young. By the middle of 1997, he was in commercials for Pizza Hut. He would go to many auditions each week. He also appeared on Saturday Night Live and in some movies. However, these roles did not make him widely known.
Becoming A.J. Soprano
After his early roles, Robert Iler won the part of A.J. Soprano. A.J. was the son of the main character, Tony Soprano, in the HBO drama The Sopranos. This popular show aired from 1999 to 2007. By May 2001, Robert began to be homeschooled for his education.
Life After The Sopranos
When The Sopranos ended in 2007, Robert Iler mostly stopped acting. He moved to Las Vegas to become a professional poker player.
Starting a Podcast
In July 2023, Iler started a podcast. It is called Not Today Pal. He hosts it with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who also acted with him in The Sopranos. Comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky produce the podcast.
Robert Iler's Film and TV Roles
Film Appearances
Robert Iler has appeared in several films. Here are some of his movie roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | The Tic Code | Denny Harley | |
| 2002 | Tadpole | Charlie | |
| 2003 | Daredevil | Bully #1 |
Television Appearances
Iler has also been in various television shows. His most famous TV role was in The Sopranos.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999–2007 | The Sopranos | A.J. Soprano | Won 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 | |
| 2009 | Law & Order | Chad Klein | Episode: "Lucky Stiff" |
See also
In Spanish: Robert Iler para niños
