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'Adolescence' star Owen Cooper earns Emmy nod as youngest in limited series supporting actor race
"Adolescence" star Owen Cooper has officially made Emmys history. Nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday, with 15-year-old Owen earning a nod for outstanding supporting actor in a limited/anthology series or TV movie, making him the youngest nominee in the history of the category, according to a press release. The record was previously held by Scott Jacoby, who was 16 when he was nominated for the 1972 TV movie "That Certain Summer," the Television Academy confirmed to "Good Morning America." In "Adolescence," Owen plays 13-year-old Jamie Miller, whose world is turned upside down when he is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl named Katie, a fellow student at his school. The four-part U.K. drama series also explores the loss of adolescence and the complexities of youth. On the heels of its release, the British government backed an initiative to make the show available in all secondary schools across the U.K. Stephen Graham, who is a co-writer of the series and plays Eddie Miller, Jamie's dad, said that while "Adolescence" isn't based on a true story, it is inspired by several real-life incidents that happened among youth in the U.K., specifically several incidents that involved the stabbing of teen girls. Graham received an Emmy nomination on Tuesday for lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie. "Adolescence" was also nominated for outstanding limited or anthology series. In total, the show received 13 nominations.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Warrington actor Owen Cooper nominated for prestigious award
TEENAGE actor, Owen Cooper, has been nominated for a prestigious acting award for his breakout role in Netflix TV series, Adolescence. The 15-year-old, who is from Orford, burst onto the scene in his debut role as Jamie Miller in the streaming series. Just 14 when he took on the job, which was his first professional role, Owen portrayed a teenager accused of murdering his classmate, Katie. His breath-taking performance gained global attention, with many fans calling for his outstanding work to be recognised with awards. Now, those calls have been answered as the Warringtonian has been nominated for an Emmy. The prestigious awards are held in Los Angeles and celebrates the very best television. Owen's performance as Jamie was his first professional role (Image: Netflix) The Warrington Rylands Under 15's player has received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He is up alongside big names such as Javier Bardem, Peter Sarsgaard and his co-star Ashley Walters. The nod makes him one of the youngest ever Emmy nominees since the Awards started in 1949. If the 15-year-old wins the award, he would become the youngest-ever male winner in the history of the awards. Currently, Scott Jacoby is the youngest male winner, after he won Best Supporting Actor for That Certain Summer in 1973 – aged just 16. Owen soared into the spotlight when the four-part series was released on Netflix earlier this year. Adolescence was filmed in entirely one shot, meaning that each episode was acted out by the cast from start to finish with no cuts, like a play. The star-studded cast includes Boiling Point actor, Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. Owen's performance with scene partner Erin Doherty received high praise from viewers Fans of the series particularly praised Owen's performance in episode three, in which he acted alongside Erin, who starred in The Crown. During the episode, Owen's chilling performance twists and shifts between being charming and unnerving. Amazingly, this was the first episode of the series to be filmed – meaning it was Owen's first time on set. The Netflix series has received a staggering 13 nominations, as well as an extra nomination for Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence, which explored how the series was made. Owen's co-star, Stephen, was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series. The Netflix original series also received a nomination for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. The 77th Emmy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on September 14.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Owen Cooper becomes youngest ever Emmy nominee
British actor Owen Cooper has made Emmy history, becoming the youngest-ever nominee in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology category. The 15-year-old newcomer received the nod for his gripping role in Netflix's Adolescence, where he played Jamie Miller, a troubled teen arrested under suspicion of murder. Cooper's raw, one-take performance in the gritty drama marked his acting debut, impressing critics and industry veterans alike. His co-star, Stephen Graham, even compared his talent to that of a young Robert De Niro. Adolescence, directed by Philip Barantini, has emerged as one of the year's breakout limited series and landed a total of 13 nominations. Cooper breaks the record previously held by Scott Jacoby, who was 16 when nominated in 1972 for That Certain Summer. His fellow nominees include Ashley Walters (also from Adolescence), Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Bill Camp and Peter Sarsgaard (both for Presumed Innocent), and Rob Delaney (Dying for Sex). Final voting for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards runs from August 18 to 27, with winners announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 6 and 7, followed by the main awards on September 14, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Cooper's recognition signals a generational shift in prestige TV, as younger actors continue to break through in increasingly complex roles. His performance also underscores Netflix's growing influence in the limited series category.
Metro
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- Metro
Netflix's Adolescence breakout star Owen Cooper makes TV history with Emmy nod
The 2025 Emmy nominations are in, with Netflix's Adolescence star Owen Cooper continuing his record-breaking streak. The 15-year-old actor has become the youngest of all time to secure an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology Series after his breakout performance as 13-year-old murder suspect Jamie in the hit series that swept the globe The acclaimed show has picked up several nominations, joining a high-calibre mix of nominees including The White Lotus, Severance and Hacks, all of which have an award-winning history. The young actor, for whom this was his first official role, has surpassed current record-holder Scott Jacoby, who was 16 years old when he was nominated for 1972 TV movie That Certain Summer. In Owen's category, he is joined by Javier Bardem for Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story, Bill Camp for Presumed Innocent, Rob Delaney for Dying For Sex, Peter Sarsgaard for Presumed Innocent and Ashley Walters for Adolescence. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The one-shot show – also starring Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty and Ashley Walters – delves into toxic masculinity, the woes facing the current teenage generation and the dangers of an unfiltered internet. Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series Limited or Anthology Series Lead Actor in a Drama Series Lead Actress in a Drama Series Drama Series Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The Pitt Severance Slow Horses The White Lotus Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This Seth Rogen, The Studio Jason Segel, Shrinking Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building Jeremy Allen White, The Bear Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Uzo Aduba, The Re sidence Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, Hacks Comedy Series Abbott Elementary The Bear Hacks Nobody Wants This Only Murders in the Building Shrinking The Studio What We Do in the Shadows Outstanding Talk Series Jimmy Kimmel Live The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Reality Competition Programme The Amazing Race RuPaul's Drag Race Survivor Top Chef The Traitors It is now the second most-watched English-language show on the streaming service with 142.6 million views. More Trending Adolescence follows in the footsteps of Netflix's biggest TV award-sweeper from last year, Baby Reindeer. The Richard Gadd-helmed show sparked international discourse and secured top prizes for the cast and crew at the Emmys with six awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology series. View More » The Emmy awards will take place on Sunday, September 14. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix's 'best show of all time' changed TV forever 9 years ago MORE: Richard Gadd reveals he cut Baby Reindeer episode to make Netflix drama 'even darker' MORE: One of Pride and Prejudice's most iconic scenes 'won't be in Netflix reboot'
