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Owen Cooper, 16, Sets Golden Globes Mark With Supporting Actor Win for “Adolescence

The 16-year-old’s trophy follows earlier Emmy then Critics’ Choice victories for the same role.

Overview

  • Cooper won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television at the 83rd Golden Globes for his portrayal of Jamie Miller in Netflix’s limited series Adolescence.
  • At 16, he became the youngest winner ever in the category and the second-youngest male Golden Globe winner on record, surpassing Chris Colfer’s 2010 mark.
  • In his acceptance speech, he recalled being the only boy in his drama class, said he is “still very much an apprentice,” and closed with “You’ll never walk alone,” a nod to Liverpool FC.
  • The win extends his awards-season run after becoming the youngest male acting winner in Emmy history and taking Critics’ Choice honors for the same performance.
  • He prevailed over nominees including Ashley Walters, Billy Crudup, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs and Tramell Tillman, as Adolescence continued its strong awards showing with multiple nominations.