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Who is Owen Cooper?

Owen Cooper is another sixteen-year-old English actor who is currently the greatest newcomer in the entertainment industry after making history at the Golden Globe Awards 2026. Owen has burst into the limelight and become one of the most discussed young actors of the awards season.

Owen Cooper wins the Golden Globe award for Adolescence

He received the award of the best supporting actor (Male) in a television series due to his contribution in Netflix’s hit mini-series Adolescence. This win made Owen the youngest male actor to get this honour since it was previously won by Glee star Chris Colfer, who won the award at the age of 20 in 2010.

Owen Cooper’s Golden Globe win speech

Owen looked upset and overpowered when he entered the stage on January 11, 2026. He also confessed that the moment was unreal and he owes his support to his parents during his journey.

All about Owen Cooper

Owen Cooper was born on 5th December 2009, in Warrington, England. He became known in the international domain due to his first appearance in the crime drama series Adolescence, which was launched on Netflix. The series is the depiction of a chilling murder, and it is shot in real-time in one-shot episodes.

All about Owen Cooper’s Adolescence character

Owen was playing Jamie Miller, a boy of 13 years old who was accused of the crime. Although he had not had any professional acting experience prior to this project, he was the one who was chosen following an audition of almost 500 applicants. Owen is still just 14 years old when he shot the emotionally demanding scenes in the series. Critics and viewers alike were amazed by his performance with people commending his emotional depth, maturity and natural presence on screen.

All about Owen Cooper’s family

Owen’s mother is a full-time carer, Noreen Cooper, and his father is an IT professional by the name of Andy Cooper. Owen is the lastborn in a family of three boys. His two older brothers are Connor and Ollie, who are electricians.

What is the next project of Owen Cooper?

Owen Cooper currently has a number of projects to look forward to. He has been cast as young Heathcliff in an upcoming adaptation of Emerald Fennell of Wuthering Heights, to star Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. He will also star in BBC drama Film Club alongside Aimee Lou Wood and Suranne Jones.