Overview
- Cooper won the 2026 Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his role in Adolescence.
- He told reporters he stays grounded by leaning on family and close friends and by keeping his school routine unchanged, even returning to class the day after the series debuted.
- Adolescence led television nominees with six Critics Choice nods and also took Best Limited Series, Best Actor for Stephen Graham and Best Supporting Actress for Erin Doherty.
- The 16-year-old previously won the 2025 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, becoming the youngest male winner in that category.
- He remains in school with plans to complete GCSEs in 2026, and he is also nominated for a Golden Globe and an Independent Spirit Award for his performance.