Owen Cooper: how schoolboy conquered Golden Globes and changed acting for a generation

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondentJanuary 12, 2026 at 07:46 PM

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Sixteen-year-old Owen Cooper from Warrington won Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes for his role in Netflix's "incel" drama, Adolescence, which dominated cultural conversations in 2025. The show's success follows its triumph at the Emmys, where Cooper also won an award. Cooper's former drama teacher, Esther Morgan, notes his early talent and dedication, emphasizing the challenges faced by northern actors due to industry centralization in London. Casting director Shaheen Baig noted that Cooper left an impression. Writer Jack Thorne noted that Cooper was word perfect and ready to work. Morgan advocates for more productions and casting opportunities in the north to support aspiring actors like Cooper.

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Tina O'Brien 40% Erin Doherty ×250% Emmys 50% Shaheen Baig 50% Drama Mob ×260% Warrington 60% Netflix 60% Jack Thorne ×260% Esther Morgan ×470% Golden Globes ×380% Adolescence ×490% Owen Cooper ×10100%

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Warrington

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