Robert Capron
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| Born | Robert Banfield Capron Jr. July 9, 1998 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Other names | Robert B. Capron |
| Alma mater | Brown University[1][2][3] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Robert Banfield Capron Jr. (born July 9, 1998)[4] 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
[edit | edit source]Capron was born Robert Banfield Capron Jr. on July 9, 1998, in Providence, Rhode Island to Kay (née Goodard) and Robert Banfield Capron Sr.[5][6][7]
Career
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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.[8]
Personal life and education
[edit | edit source]He graduated from Brown University in 2020.[9]
During spring 2019, he attended Fordham University's London Dramatic Academy Program.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| 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[10] | 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
[edit | edit source]| Year | TItle | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 nominations
[edit | edit source]| 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 |
References
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External links
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- 1998 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American comedians
- 21st-century American male actors
- Male actors from Providence, Rhode Island
- American male child actors
- American male comedians
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- American stand-up comedians
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