| Intro | American child actor |
| Is |
Actor Voice actor Stage actor Film actor |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 9 July 1998, Providence |
| Age: | 22 years |
Robert Capron Jr. (born July 9, 1998 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American teen actor who is best known for starring as Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley’s best friend, in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies. He started off with a role in Bride Wars and later had small parts in Hachiko: A Dog’s Story and the Disney film The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. His mother, Kaye Capron, played his character’s mother in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Capron lives in Scituate, Rhode Island, and has also been billed as Robert B. Capron.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bride Wars | Student No. 2 | Short speaking role |
| 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 | Secondary character | |
| 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 | Short role |
| 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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| Frankenweenie | Bob | Voice role | |
| 2013 | Tarzan | Derek | |
| The Way, Way Back | Kyle | ||
| 2014-2016 | Elementary | Mason | 4 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |