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Adolescence star Owen Cooper says 'I was nothing' before making history at Emmy Awards - Liverpool Echo

At 15, Owen Cooper broke the record as the youngest male Emmy winner, surpassing a 52-year-old record, for his role in Netflix's Adolescence, which drew over 140 million views.

  • On Sunday at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, Owen Cooper, 15-year-old actor from Warrington, England, won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles, becoming the youngest-ever male Primetime Emmy Award winner.
  • Cooper earned acclaim for his portrayal of Jamie Miller in Adolescence, Netflix limited series that dominated Netflix's list and drew more than 141 million views, praised for exploring online incel culture.
  • Chosen from over 5 actors, Owen Cooper filmed Adolescence at 13 and beat five adult nominees, with the series winning six Emmy categories Sunday.
  • The audience gave Cooper a standing ovation at the Peacock Theatre, and his speech went viral; he thanked his parents Noreen and Andy and team, reflecting he 'was nothing' years ago, while the win positions him for Film Club and Young Heathcliff.
  • By surpassing previous age records, Owen Cooper has rewritten category history by beating Scott Jacoby at 16, while Roxana Zal remains youngest Emmy winner at 14, highlighting streaming's role in elevating younger talent.
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