Robert Iler, a talented individual, was born on March 2, 1985, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, USA. His journey in the show business began at the tender age of six, when he was unexpectedly discovered by his manager, Jeff Mitchell of J. Mitchell Management, while strolling down the street in Manhattan alongside his father. This serendipitous encounter led to an immediate offer to appear in a commercial for Pizza Hut, marking the beginning of his professional career.
Following this initial foray into the industry, Robert took a brief hiatus to focus on his education. He later returned to the spotlight at the age of ten, making his feature film debut in The Tic Code (1998) and subsequently appearing in a multitude of commercials for prominent brands such as IBM, AT&T, VH1, and ESPN. His television credits also include a memorable episode of Saturday Night Live (1975),where he shared the screen with the renowned Rosie O'Donnell.
In 1999, Robert's breakthrough performance as Anthony 'A.J.' Soprano, Jr. in HBO's critically acclaimed drama series The Sopranos (1999) catapulted him to fame. The following year, he appeared in the film Tadpole (2000),further solidifying his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.