Owen Cooper is a young English actor from Warrington who became widely known after his remarkable debut as Jamie Miller in Netflix’s Adolescence. Born on December 5, 2009, he originally hoped to become a professional footballer before discovering acting as a teenager. His first professional role brought extraordinary recognition, including a 2025 Primetime Emmy Award and a 2026 Golden Globe Award. He has since continued building his career with projects including Film Club and Wuthering Heights.
Owen Cooper Quick Bio
Detail
Information
Full Name
Owen Patrick Cooper
Date of Birth
December 5, 2009
Height
Not officially confirmed
Age
16 years old
Birthplace
Warrington, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
British / English
Profession
Actor
Years Active
2025–present
Acting Debut
Adolescence (2025)
Breakthrough Role
Jamie Miller in Adolescence
Known For
Adolescence
Other Notable Work
Film Club, Wuthering Heights
Net Worth
Estimated $100,000; this is a third-party estimate, not a publicly confirmed figure.
Parents
His mother is a carer; his father works in IT
Siblings
Two brothers
Education
Secondary-school student
Drama Training
The Drama MOB, Manchester
Early Career Ambition
Professional footballer
Football Team
Liverpool FC fan
Acting Inspiration
Tom Holland
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Not reliably documented
Relationship Status
Not publicly confirmed
Hobbies & Interests
Football, acting and films/television
Residence
Warrington area, Cheshire, England
Major Award
Primetime Emmy Award – Outstanding Supporting Actor, 2025
Golden Globe
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, 2026
Historic Achievement
Youngest male actor to win a Primetime Emmy
Emmy Age
15 years, 283 days when he won
Adolescence Experience
His first professional acting job
Audition Background
Discovered through a tape submitted by his drama school; around 500 boys were considered
Adolescence Character
Jamie Miller
Wuthering Heights Character
Young Heathcliff
Wuthering Heights Director
Emerald Fennell
Wuthering Heights Co-Stars
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
Career Status
Rapidly rising young British actor
Official Height Source
No reliable official measurement found
Official Net Worth Source
No public financial disclosure
Owen Cooper Images
A Timeline Owen Cooper
Year
Milestone
2009
Born on December 5, 2009, in Warrington, Cheshire, England.
Early Teens
Originally wanted to become a professional footballer and continued playing football after beginning acting classes.
Early Acting Years
Began attending drama classes after becoming inspired by Tom Holland and developed his acting skills at Drama MOB in Manchester.
2024–2025
Auditioned for Adolescence and was selected to play Jamie Miller.
2025
Made his professional acting debut in Netflix’s Adolescence.
2025
Won the National Television Award for Drama Performance for Adolescence.
September 2025
Won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for Adolescence.
September 2025
Became the youngest male actor to win a Primetime Emmy, at 15 years and 283 days old.
January 2026
Won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for Adolescence.
2026
Won the BAFTA Television Award for Supporting Actor for Adolescence.
2026
Continued expanding his screen career with Wuthering Heights and other projects.
Owen Cooper Family
Family Member
Information
Father
Andy Cooper — works in IT.
Mother
Noreen Cooper — works as a carer.
Older Brother
Connor Cooper — works as an electrician.
Older Brother
Ollie Cooper — works as an electrician.
Family Background
Owen is the youngest of three brothers and was raised in Warrington, Northern England.
Family Support
His parents supported his decision to take drama classes and were involved in supporting him during the filming of Adolescence.
Emmy Night
Owen attended the 2025 Emmys with his parents and thanked his family during his acceptance speech.
Owen Cooper Awards & Nominations
Year
Award
Category
Result
2025
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Adolescence
🏆 Winner
2025
National Television Awards
Drama Performance — Adolescence
🏆 Winner
2025
Television Critics Association Awards
Individual Achievement in Drama
Nominee
2025
Dorian TV Awards
Best Supporting TV Performance – Drama
Nominee
2025
TV Times Awards
Favourite Young Actor
🏆 Winner
2025
Gotham TV Awards
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series
🏆 Winner
2026
Golden Globe Awards
Best Supporting Actor in Television — Adolescence
🏆 Winner
2026
BAFTA Television Awards
Supporting Actor — Adolescence
🏆 Winner
2026
Critics Choice Awards
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
🏆 Winner
2026
Screen Actors Guild / Actor Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
🏆 Winner
2026
Independent Spirit Awards
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
🏆 Winner
2026
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominee
2026
National Film Awards UK
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series
Nominee
2026
AACTA International Awards
Best Actor in a Series
Nominee
Owen Cooper Dress & Collection
Outfit / Appearance
Details
2025 Emmy Awards
Wore a black tailored outfit with a white shirt and black tie.
2026 Golden Globes
Wore a distinctive light-gray matching jacket and trousers with a braided belt and black shoes.
Personal Wardrobe Collection
No verified public record of a private designer wardrobe collection.
Style
His public-event style generally favors clean, understated tailoring rather than heavily accessorized looks.
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