Owen Cooper captivated viewers with his stunning portrayal of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing one of his classmates, in Netflix’s “Adolescence.”
Cooper’s heart-wrenching performance in the critically-acclaimed British crime drama earned the now 15-year-old actor his first Emmy nomination, making him the youngest Emmy nominee for outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie.
Moments ago, Cooper picked up the coveted award, which now cements him as the youngest male actor to win an Emmy — ever.
The honor was previously held by a then 16-year-old Scott Jacoby, who had won best supporting actor in 1973 for his role in the made-for-TV drama film “That Certain Summer.”
Meanwhile, the youngest female Emmy winner is Roxana Zal, who won in 1984 for best suppor