Robert Capron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robert B. Capron Jr
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Capron in 2011
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Robert Banfield Capron Jr.
July 9, 1998 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
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| Other names | Robert B. Capron |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Robert Banfield Capron Jr. (born July 9, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Rowley Jefferson in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies. He started acting in 2009.
After Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Robert also lent his voice to the animated movie Tarzan in 2013. He had other roles in films like The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) and Frankenweenie (2012). He also played a young Curly Howard in The Three Stooges (2012). On TV, he had a recurring role as Mason in the show Elementary.
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Acting Journey
Robert Capron began his acting career with a small part in the movie Bride Wars. He also appeared in Hachiko: A Dog's Story and the Disney film The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
His mother, Kaye Capron, even played his character's mom in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. Robert is from Scituate, Rhode Island. He has also taught film and acting classes at Actors for Autism.
School and Life
Robert Capron went to Brown University and finished his studies there in 2020.
In 2019, he studied acting in London as part of a program from Fordham University.
Movies and TV Shows
Robert Capron has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Bride Wars | Student #2 | Credited as Robert B. Capron |
| Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Student | Uncredited | |
| 2010 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Rowley Jefferson | |
| The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Oliver | Credited as Robert B. Capron | |
| 2011 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Rowley Jefferson | |
| 2012 | The Three Stooges | Young Curly | |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Rowley Jefferson | ||
| Frankenweenie | Bob (voice) | ||
| 2013 | The Way, Way Back | Kyle | Credited as Robert Banfield Capron |
| Tarzan | Derek (voice) | ||
| 2016 | Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket | Jake McFeeley | |
| 2017 | The Polka King | David Lewan | |
| 2020 | Growing Pains | Moe | Short film |
| A Different Kind of Animal | Owen | Short film | |
| 2021 | Bye Bye Buddy | Peter | Short film |
| Caffe Greco | Sympathetic Psychic | Short film; also associate producer |
Television Shows
| Year | TItle | Role | Notes |
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| 2011–2012 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Lex Johnson / Marty | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Middle | Tyler | Episode: "Get Your Business Done" |
| 2014–2018 | Elementary | Mason | Recurring role (season 3), guest (season 4–6) 8 episodes |
Awards and Recognitions
Robert Capron has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Nominated |
| Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Won | |||
| 2012 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Won | |
| Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Robert Capron para niños
