Robert Banfield Capron Jr. (born July 9, 1998) is an American actor. After making his film debut with a minor role in Bride Wars (2009), he received mainstream recognition for his starring role as Rowley Jefferson in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series (2010–2012).
Following Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Capron had a starring voice role in the animated film Tarzan (2013), and supporting roles in the films The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010), Frankenweenie (2012), The Way, Way Back (2013), and The Polka King (2017). He also portrayed a young Curly Howard in the comedy film The Three Stooges (2012), and had a recurring role as Mason on the CBS television series Elementary (2014–2018).
Early life Capron was born Robert Banfield Capron Jr. on July 9, 1998, in Providence, Rhode Island to Kaye (née Goodard) and Robert Banfield Capron Sr.
Career Capron 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 is from Scituate, Rhode Island, and has also been billed as Robert B. Capron. Sometime after, he began teaching film and acting classes at Actors for Autism.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2009Bride WarsStudent #2Credited as Robert B. CapronHachi: A Dog's TaleStudentUncredited2010Diary of a Wimpy KidRowley JeffersonThe Sorcerer's ApprenticeOliverCredited as Robert B. Capron2011Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesRowley Jefferson2012The Three StoogesYoung CurlyDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysRowley JeffersonFrankenweenieJanusonis, Michael. The Providence Journal, March 25, 2011, "Being 'Wimpy' pays off for Scituate's Robert Capron". Retrieved March 31, 2011.Bob (voice)2013The Way, Way BackKyleCredited as Robert Banfield CapronTarzanDerek (voice)2016Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of NantucketJake McFeeley2017The Polka KingDavid Lewan2020Growing PainsMoeShort filmA Different Kind of AnimalOwenShort film2021Bye Bye BuddyPeterShort filmCaffe GrecoSympathetic PsychicShort film; also associate producer
Television YearTItleRoleNotes2011–2012R.L. Stine's The Haunting HourLex Johnson / Marty2 episodes2012The MiddleTylerEpisode: "Get Your Business Done"2014–2018ElementaryMasonRecurring role (season 3), guest (season 4–6)8 episodes
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2011 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActorDiary of a Wimpy Kid Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast 2012 Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 2013 Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast
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