Who is Owen Cooper? 15 year-old actor who became the youngest ever Emmy Award winner

Youngest Male Emmy Winner
15-year-old British actor Owen Cooper made history by becoming the youngest male actor to win an Emmy Award. He received the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie for his role as Jamie Miller in Netflix’s 2025 series Adolescence.
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Early Life and Background
Born on December 5, 2009, in Warrington, Cheshire, England, Owen grew up with a love for football. Acting was never his first goal; he initially dreamed of becoming a professional footballer.

Drama Training
Owen took drama lessons at The Drama Mob, a Manchester-based drama school co-founded by Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien and Esther Morgan, which helped him develop his early acting skills.

Debut Role
Adolescence was Owen’s first professional acting role, filmed when he was just 14 years old. His performance received critical acclaim and quickly put him on the map as a rising talent.

Upcoming Projects
Owen is set to appear in the upcoming BBC Three series Film Club. He has also been cast as young Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, scheduled for release in 2026.

Other Achievements
Before winning the Emmy, Owen received the Gotham TV Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series. He is not only the youngest male actor to win an Emmy but also the youngest nominee ever in his category.

Unexpected Start in Acting
Despite his natural talent, acting was a spontaneous choice for Owen. He became interested in the craft only a few years ago, inspired by watching Tom Holland in The Impossible (2012). His family supported him but never pushed him into acting.

Love for Football
Apart from his passion for acting, Owen loves football. His favourite football team is Liverpool (via Liverpool Echo).

Music Video Appearance
Owen has also been featured in the music video of Sam Fender's Little Bit Closer, earlier in May 2025. This shows his scope of versatility at such a young age.

Rising Star
Owen Cooper is rapidly becoming one of the most promising young actors from the UK thanks to his Emmy win, upcoming parts in well-known films, and early recognition of his talent.