Robert Capron, best known for playing Rowley Jefferson in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, celebrated his 28th birthday on July 9. He soon made headlines for his physical transformation showcasing darker hair and a fit physique.Netizens shared side-by-side photos of him on social media as his character Jefferson and his current, nearly unrecognizable appearance. Most of them were in disbelief, noticing a drastic change in his appearance. A person wrote:“Damn, Rowley grew up handsome. Good for him.”Another remarked:“Happy 28th to Robert Capron! From the ultimate ‘Zoo-Wee Mama!’ Rowley to this… puberty really said ‘we’re not wimpy anymore.’ Absolute glow-up legend.”Robert has stepped away from his acting career, and now works as a screenwriter and a producer. He has worked on Disney Plush show, Muppets Mayhem and has been working on independent projects. He also a VFX instructor at AFA HUB and teaches acting and filmmaking.What is Robert Capron doing now? All you need to know Robert Capron’s portrayal of Rowley Jefferson in the franchise perfectly captured the role of Greg Heffley's loyal and optimistic best friend in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series.The 28-year-old actor recently drew attention when fans spotted drastic changes in his appearance, with a majority noticing his “handsome” features. In honor of his 28th birthday, fans looked back at his meme from Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, released in 2011.In the viral clip, titled Rowley Waves and Looks Down, Robert’s character waves at his best friend, Greg Heffley entering church with a pink shawl covering a chocolate stain on his pants. A user wrote:“Thanks for the legendary meme Robert. Happy birthday.”Born on July 9, 1998 to parents Kaye Capron and Robert Banfield Capron Sr., Robert Capron attended Scituate High School in Rhode Island (class of 2016) and earned a bachelor's degree in Modern Culture, Media and History from Brown University.IL-R) Robert Capron and Zachary Gordon attend as Illumination and Universal Pictures presents the premiere for "Minions & Monsters" at Dolby Theatre on June 28, 2026 in Hollywood, California. – Creators - Source: GettyCapron’s mother has been involved in the acting industry. She is an actress who played Rowley Jefferson’s mother, Mrs Jefferson in Diary of a Wimpy Kid alongside her son. Capron’s father is not an actor but appeared for a minor role as a Talent Show Guest in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. He reportedly works in business and healthcare. The family has been supportive of Robert Capron’s acting pursuits.After graduating from Brown University in 2020 Robert Capron transitioned from his acting career to independent projects. During a 2025 interview with Canvas Rebel, he shared:“I write freelance, develop my own screenplays and projects, work as a filmmaking and VFX instructor at AFA HUB (the vocational college offshoot of the charity Actors for Autism), and offer acting lessons.”Robert Capron currently resides in Los Angeles and has been actively working behind the camera. Some of his recent credits include writing and executive producing the short film 15 to Sunrise, writing Vigor and other shorts like Vial where he served as a co-writer and a producer.During a chat with Feature First, Capron was asked if he would be balancing his acting and behind the camera stuff in the future. He said:“I will always love acting. I will always be willing to act and [be] interested in it.”Robert seems to have a girlfriend, as he indicated in his 2025 CanvasRebel Magazine interview. He spoke about his passion for his work, noting that his roommates and girlfriend are well aware of his tendency to rant about his interests. However, he prefers to keep the exact identity of his partner private.