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Robert Iler

Robert Iler is an American actor best known for playing Anthony “A.J.” Soprano Jr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Robert Iler is an American actor best known for playing Anthony “A.J.” Soprano Jr. on the HBO series *The Sopranos*. He was born in New York City on March 2, 1985, and also appeared in films such as *Tadpole* and *Daredevil*.

Early life

Robert Iler was born in New York City in 1985 and began acting at a young age. Biographical listings describe him as an American actor who started in entertainment as a child.

Breakthrough role

Iler is best known for playing Anthony “A.J.” Soprano Jr., the son of Tony Soprano, on *The Sopranos*. This role is consistently identified as his signature credit.

Film and television work

Beyond *The Sopranos*, Iler appeared in films including *Tadpole* and *Daredevil*. He also had smaller television appearances listed in entertainment databases.

Later career

More recent profiles describe Iler as having stepped back from acting and pursued other interests, including poker and podcasting. These later activities are mentioned in profile-style sources rather than major studio filmographies.

Key facts

  • Robert Iler is an American actor best known for playing A.J. Soprano on *The Sopranos*.
  • He was born in New York City on March 2, 1985, and began acting as a child.
  • His screen credits include *The Tic Code*, *Tadpole*, and *Daredevil*.
  • He is listed by major film and television databases as an American actor.
  • Later profiles note that he also became associated with poker and podcasting.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Iler?
Robert Iler is an American actor best known for playing A.J. Soprano on *The Sopranos*.
When was Robert Iler born?
He was born on March 2, 1985.
What is Robert Iler known for?
He is known for portraying Anthony “A.J.” Soprano Jr. in the HBO series *The Sopranos*.
What films has Robert Iler appeared in?
His film credits include *The Tic Code*, *Tadpole*, and *Daredevil*.
Is Robert Iler still acting?
Available profiles suggest he has kept a low public profile and has focused on other activities in recent years.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Iler
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, full name, and recognition for *The Sopranos* and film roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0407615/
    Supports: Birthplace, early acting background, and major credits including *The Sopranos* and *Tadpole*.
  3. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/robert-iler-312146/biography
    Supports: Career summary, *The Sopranos* role, and film appearances.
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1218240-robert-iler?language=en-US
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and film roles.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/br/person/robert-iler/umc.cpc.m61rdnau8i4vwx5zly4pku9o?l=en
    Supports: Early career, *The Sopranos* role, and brief career summary.