British actor Owen Cooper became the youngest actor ever to collect an Emmy Award on Sunday, winning best supporting actor for the psychological drama ‘Adolescence’.
At 15, the actor who plays Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old accused of murdering a classmate, broke the record previously held by Scott Jacoby, who was 16 when he won the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for ‘The Certain Summer’ in 1973.
The Netflix miniseries is aiming to become one of the most awarded at the 77th edition of these awards, which are being held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Owen Cooper makes history for ‘Adolescence’ series
Apple TV+’s satire of Hollywood’s big studios ‘The Studio’ broke the record on Sunday as the most awarded comedy series with one season in Emmy history, while miniseries ‘Adolescence’ prevailed in every category in which it was eligible tonight and drama ‘The Pitt’ rose as Best Drama Series.
In the best limited series category, ‘Adolescence’ won eight statuettes in the main categories, including best supporting actor for Owen Cooper, who also surpassed Scott Jacoby’s 1973 milestone as the youngest actor to receive an Emmy in any acting category.
Copper brings to life Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a classmate. In addition to the five awards won at this Sunday’s gala, three other awards in the technical categories were presented last weekend.
Stephen Graham, who in addition to picking up the award for best director, also won the statuette for best leading actor, wanted to dedicate his recognition to his wife: “You know that without you I would be dead,” said the British actor upon receiving the award, reported Agencia EFE.
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