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Robert B. Capron Jr
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Capron in 2011
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Robert B. 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 B. Capron Jr. (born July 9, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for starring as Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's best friend, in the first three installments of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. More recently, Capron is known for starring as Mason in the drama series Elementary, and as David Lewan in the film The Polka King.
Career
Capron started off with a role in Bride Wars, and later had small parts in Hachiko: A Dog's Story and the film by Disney, The Sorcerer's Apprentice. His mother, Kaye Capron, played his character's mother in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Capron is from Scituate, Rhode Island, and has also been billed as Robert B. Capron.
Personal life and education
He graduated Brown University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in modern culture and media/history.
Capron was teased due to his weight as a child. This resulted in him suffering an eating disorder in which he only ate 500 calories a day.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Bride Wars | Student No. 2 | |
| Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Student | ||
| 2010 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Rowley Jefferson | Secondary main character Won–Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Young Ensemble Cast) Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Supporting Young Actor) |
| The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Oliver | ||
| 2011 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Rowley Jefferson | Tertiary main character Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Supporting Actor) |
| R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Marty, Lex | 2 episodes | |
| Best Player | Boy playing laser tag | ||
| 2012 | The Three Stooges | Young Curly Howard | |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Rowley Jefferson | Secondary main character Won–Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Supporting Young Actor) Won–Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Ensemble Cast) |
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| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown | Rowley Jefferson | Voice role | |
| Frankenweenie | Bob | ||
| 2013 | Tarzan | Derek | |
| The Way, Way Back | Kyle | ||
| 2014–2018 | Elementary | Mason | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket | Bailey Isgett | |
| 2017 | The Polka King | David Lewan | |
| 2019 | The Thomas Steen Movie | Thomas Steen |
Awards and nominations
| 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 |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Won | |
| 2012 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Nominated |
| 2013 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Won |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Robert Capron para niños
