Robert Capron

Robert began his acting career at age eight by enrolling in an after-school drama program sponsored by Trinity Repertory Company. Later that year, he landed a role as Turkey Boy in Trinity's production of *A Christmas Carol*. Since then, Robert has performed a variety of roles on stage. More recently, he has focused on film. His first principal role was in *Bride Wars*, where he played Robert. Shortly after, he earned a role as Young Dave's Pal in the movie *Sorcerer’s Apprentice*. His role as Rowley in Fox's three-movie franchise *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* (2010, 2011) is perhaps his most recognized role to date. The third installment, *Dog Days*, was released in August 2012. Robert landed his first voiceover role as Bob in the Tim Burton-directed movie *Frankenweenie*, released in October 2012. In April 2012, he played Young Curly in the movie *The Three Stooges*. In 2013, Robert played Kyle in the Faxon/Nash-directed movie *The Way, Way Back*. Also during 2013, he had his first experience in motion-capture 3D CGI as he played Derek in the motion-capture version of *Tarzan*. In 2015, Robert played Jake alongside Bailey Madison in the indie feature *Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket*. In 2016, he landed the role of Jack Black's son Dave in the feature film *The Polka King*. The film also stars Jenny Slate, Jackie Weaver, and Jason Schwartzman. In addition to theater and film, Robert is a returning guest star on CBS's *Elementary*, where he plays the role of one of Sherlock's "irregulars" known as Mason. He has also appeared on television as a guest star on ABC's *The Middle*, and as the lead on two episodes of The Hub Network's *The Haunting Hour*. Robert is passionate about reading, acting, history, watching movies, and reading and writing his own screenplays. He also enjoys swimming, tennis, and playing video games. Robert is a freshman at Brown University, majoring in theater, film studies, and screenwriting.