At just 15, Owen Cooper stunned Hollywood. On September 14, 2025, he walked into the Peacock Theater as a newcomer and left as an Emmy legend. He became the youngest male actor ever to win, surpassing a record held by Scott Jacoby for 52 years.
Cooper claimed the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his gripping role as Jamie Miller in Adolescence, a one-take drama praised for its raw intensity and timely themes.
“Like, I was nothing about three years ago. I’m here now,” Cooper said during his acceptance speech. “If you step out of your comfort zone a little, anything can be possible.”
Cooper’s journey began in Manchester, England, four years ago. At 11, he joined an after-school drama group despite initially avoiding school plays. Acting helped him step out of his shell—and soon became his calling.