The ceremony of the Emmy Awards 2025 has awarded the prizes for the best in television from the past year, and among the winners, Owen Cooper has shone brightly by winning the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries for his role in Adolescence. At just 15 years old, Cooper not only establishes himself as an emerging talent but also breaks records by becoming the youngest actor to win this category, surpassing Michael A. Goorjian, who won the statuette at 23 years old.
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Cooper’s talent is not limited to this feat, as he also sets a new standard by becoming the youngest male actor to receive an Emmy in any acting category, surpassing Scott Jacoby, who was 16 years old when he won the award for best actor in the drama series That Certain Summer in 1993. This double record highlights Cooper’s promising future in the industry.
During his emotional acceptance speech, Cooper expressed his astonishment and humility at this outstanding recognition. “When I started these drama classes a couple of years ago, I didn’t expect to be in the United States”, commented the young actor. His achievement is even more significant given that ‘Adolescence’ marks his debut in front of the cameras, where he has impressed the audience with his performance, especially in key scenes that include emotional conversations with his psychologist.
Owen Cooper’s triumph adds to the list of well-deserved awards at this ceremony, which has solidified young talent in contemporary television. With a bright future ahead, the expectations for his career are extremely high and, without a doubt, he will be a name to watch in the coming years.