Adolescence breakout star Owen Cooper reacts to winning first big award for hit show
Adolescence actor thanks co-star Erin Doherty after beating her to award
- Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old actor from the Netflix series Adolescence, won his first major award at the 35th Gotham Awards for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series.
- Cooper, who had never booked an acting job before Adolescence, dedicated the award to his co-star Erin Doherty, who was also nominated in the same category.
- In his acceptance speech, Cooper thanked Doherty, director Philip Barantini, producer Joe Johnson, Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, and his parents.
- Adolescence was nominated for four Gotham Awards and won three, including Breakthrough Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Performance for Stephen Graham.
- Industry insiders predict Cooper will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards, potentially becoming the youngest male winner in the award's history.