Owen Cooper, 16, has made history at the Golden Globe Awards 2026 after winning the Best Supporting Actor on TV male award for his breakout role in Netflix’s hit miniseries Adolescence. The young teen actor has now become the youngest-ever male winner in the category, beating the previous record held by Glee star Chris Colfer, who won at age 20 in 2010. When Owen took to the stage on January 11, 2026, he looked overwhelmed at receiving the honour and admitted the moment felt unreal to him. As the young star expressed his gratitude towards his parents, it made viewers curious to know about his journey and family. Let’s know all about Owen Cooper’s rise to fame.
Who is Owen Cooper?
Owen Cooper was born on December 5, 2009, in Warrington, England. He rose to international fame with his debut role in Netflix’s Adolescence. For those unaware, the crime drama followed the journey of a disturbing murder and was filmed in intense, real-time one-shot episodes. Owen played the role of ‘Jamie Miller’, a 13-year-old boy who is accused of the murder. Although Owen had no prior professional acting experience, he was selected among the 500 auditions for the role.
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