Owen Cooper Becomes Youngest Male Emmy Winner for Supporting Actor

Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old English actor, made history as the youngest male winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his breakout role as Jamie Miller in Netflix's "Adolescence." The series, which follows a teenager accused of murder, received critical acclaim and 13 Emmy nominations, with Cooper also winning a National Television Award for his performance. Cooper, who had no prior acting experience before this role, was praised for his remarkable portrayal and became the youngest nominee and winner ever in this Emmy category. His win surpassed previous youngest winners like Jharrel Jerome and Roxana Zal, positioning him as one of the youngest Emmy acting awardees overall. The show's cast, including co-stars Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, attended events such as the BAFTA TV Tea Party ahead of the Emmy ceremony, highlighting the series' widespread recognition. Cooper is set to continue his acting career with roles in upcoming productions like the BBC drama series "Film Club" and an adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."