INTRODUCTION
Owen Cooper is a British actor who made history with his debut role, becoming the youngest male actor to win multiple prestigious acting awards. With no prior professional acting experience before his breakout role, he has captivated audiences and critics alike with his extraordinary natural talent.
Birth name
Owen Patrick Cooper
Career
Actor
Birthday
December 5, 2009
Age
16Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Nationality
British
Famous for
Owen Cooper made his screen debut as Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old accused of murder, in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence (2025). Selected from over 500 auditions, he had only taken weekly acting classes at The Drama Mob in Manchester before being cast. He subsequently played young Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights (2026) and Callum in BBC Three’s Film Club (2025).
Achievements
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series (youngest male winner ever). BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor (youngest winner). Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television (youngest winner). Actor Award for Outstanding Performance (youngest recipient in any category). Critics’ Choice Television Award winner. Gotham TV Award winner. Named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.
Close with (Associated)
Owen Cooper has worked alongside Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty in Adolescence, and appeared in Emerald Fennell‘s Wuthering Heights. He was featured in Sam Fender‘s music video for “Little Bit Closer.” He grew up in a working-class family in Warrington, where his mother is a healthcare worker and his father works in IT.
Body Measurements
Height: Not publicly confirmed
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Body Type: Slim and youthful
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