Profile of Owen Cooper, the Youngest Actor in History to Win the Emmy Awards 2025

Kapanlagi.com - Owen Cooper has captured the world's attention after making history at the Emmy Awards 2025. This young actor from England achieved the award at just 15 years old. This accomplishment makes him the youngest actor in Emmy history to win an acting category.

His name skyrocketed thanks to his stunning performance in the series ADOLESCENCE. The challenging role he undertook impressed many critics. Not only in Hollywood, but Owen is now also a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. So, are you curious about Owen Cooper's profile? Let's take a look at the following review.

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1. Identity and Background

Owen Cooper (credit: instagram/owencoooper)

Owen's full name is Owen Patrick Cooper. He was born on December 5, 2009, in Warrington, Cheshire, England. He is currently 15 years old.
He is the third child of Andy Cooper, an IT worker, and Noreen Cooper.

Owen has two older brothers named Connor and Ollie.
Since childhood, he has aspired to be a football player and actively plays for the U15 Warrington Rylands team. He is also known as a big fan of Liverpool FC.

2. Beginning of Acting Career

Owen Cooper (credit: instagram/owencoooper)

Owen's inspiration to enter the acting world came after watching Tom Holland in the movie THE IMPOSSIBLE. Since then, he has started to seriously hone his acting skills.

Owen then joined Drama MOB, a drama school in Manchester. From there, he auditioned for the Netflix series ADOLESCENCE.
He was selected from 500 candidates and was even nicknamed "The Strongest Northern Boy" by the casting team.

3. Gaining Recognition Through His Role in ADOLESCENCE

Owen Cooper (credit: instagram/owencoooper)

In ADOLESCENCE, Owen plays Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old teenager accused of murdering his school friend. This role is very challenging as it requires him to portray complex emotions.

Owen had to show anger, fear, and the vulnerable side of a teenager. To delve into the character, Owen even underwent sessions with a child psychologist. Although this is his debut, Owen's acting has received much praise and has skyrocketed his name.

4. Becoming the Youngest Emmy Award Winner of All Time

Owen Cooper (credit: x.com/netflix)

Success in ADOLESCENCE led him to win the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series category at the 2025 Emmy Awards. At that time, he was only 15 years old.

"Three years ago I was nobody. Tonight is proof that if you listen, focus, and dare to step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything," Owen said in his speech.

Not stopping there, Owen also made sure to thank his family, the ADOLESCENCE crew, Netflix, and Stephen Graham who supported him greatly.

5. Achievements and Other Awards

Owen Cooper (credit: instagram/owencoooper)

In addition to the Emmy Awards, Owen has received many other prestigious awards.

• Astra TV Awards 2025 - Best Supporting Actor (ADOLESCENCE)
• Gotham TV Awards 2025 - Outstanding Supporting Performance (ADOLESCENCE)
• IndieWire Honors 2025 - Breakthrough Award
• National Television Awards 2025 - Drama Performance
• Edinburgh International Television Festival 2025 - Breakthrough Performance
• Nominated at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 in the Best Actor category

6. FAQ About Owen Cooper

1. Who is Owen Cooper?
He is a young English actor, born December 5, 2009, known for his role in ADOLESCENCE.

2. How did his career start?
Owen was inspired after watching Tom Holland, then learned acting at Drama MOB Manchester, eventually being selected from 500 audition candidates for ADOLESCENCE.

3. What was his achievement at the 2025 Emmy Awards?
He won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series category at the age of 15, making him the youngest actor in Emmy history.

4. What awards has he received besides the Emmy?
Some of them include the Astra TV Awards, Gotham TV Awards, IndieWire Honors, National Television Awards, and the Edinburgh International Television Festival.

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