Owen Cooper, the child star who rose to the upper echelons of fame through his breakout performance in Adolescence, has won the BAFTA TV Award for supporting actor, capping an incredible run of big honors for the young prodigy’s first-ever film performance. Owen Cooper, with his very first outing in Netflix’s Adolescence, has shaken the world first by his performance and then by his unbelievable Awards run. His performance as Jamie Miller in the widely discussed series was masterful for an actor of his age, projecting depth and authenticity with his portrayal of the character.

It was due to his ability to portray the complexities of a young person struggling with the weight of a crime that he snagged the major awards this season.

As the youngest actor to win the four main U.S. TV awards, namely Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Actor Award, and Critics Choice, for a single performance, Owen Cooper's BAFTA win on Sunday night has etched his name in the annals of television history. And the victory could not have come in a more appropriate place than his home country that adds to the special moment for the young star.

More than a year has passed since Adolescence made its debut on Netflix, and the series is still going strong at award shows, having won an almost flawless run of accolades, including the Emmy, Actor Award, Critics' Choice, Gotham Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Royal Television Society Awards, the Golden Globes, and now the BAFTAs.

The fact that he swept the major awards in a single run is not as great as the fact that he did it at such a young age. He became the youngest to win an Emmy award in 2025 at just 15 years old. In 2026, he became the youngest to win a Golden Globe at 16 years old. This is something that does not happen often, and the talent that has made it all possible also comes once in a generation.

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At the gates of history, what did Owen Cooper say to commemorate his landmark BAFTA win?

Obviously, it was an overwhelming experience for a young actor to be at such a prestigious stage, accepting an award for his very first performance. He acknowledged how crazy the whole moment felt and how dreamlike it was to win the very award that he was presenting last year. The actor expressed his gratitude to the show, which got him to where he is today.

“Thank you to BAFTA. Thank you to the Adolescence family — and they are family now. In the words of John Lennon, you won’t get anything unless you have the vision to imagine it,” the actor said in his acceptance speech.

Cooper continued by outlining the three requirements for success in life. The first is an obsession, then a dream, and lastly and most importantly, The Beatles. With these words, the breakout star concluded his winning speech. Now, with all these wins, all eyes are on Owen Cooper’s next performance.

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