Owen Patrick Cooper is an English actor who earned widespread recognition for his breakout debut role as Jamie Miller, a teenager accused of murder, in the 2025 Netflix miniseries Adolescence.
His earned him critical acclaim for his performance, making him the youngest male actor to win a Primetime Emmy Award (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series).
Essential Data
- Full Name: Owen Patrick Cooper
- Stage Name: Owen Patrick
- Born: December 5, 2009
- Age: 15 Years Old
- Birthplace: Warrington, Cheshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: N/A
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: 3
- Spouse: Not Married
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $500,000 – $750,000
Early Life and Education
Owen Patrick Cooper was born on December 5, 2009, in Warrington, Cheshire, England. He is the youngest of three brothers raised in a working-class family. His mother, Noreen, works as a carer, and his father, Andy, works in IT. His family has been described as supportive but “not pushy” regarding his ambitions.
His interest in acting sparked after watching Tom Holland’s performance in The Impossible (2012). Around age 13–14, he began taking weekly acting classes at The Drama Mob, a grassroots drama school and agency in Manchester (Didsbury).
Cooper attended a regular local secondary school in Warrington while balancing drama classes. He had no prior professional acting experience before landing his breakout role and continued attending school (including preparing for his GCSEs) even after Adolescence filming.
Career
Owen Cooper made his professional acting debut in 2025 at age 15 in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence, created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. He was cast as Jamie Miller, the 13-year-old protagonist accused of murdering a classmate, after a self-tape audition submitted through his weekly drama classes at The Drama Mob.
Cooper’s performance earned critical acclaim, making him the youngest male actor ever to win a Primetime Emmy (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series) at age 15, followed by a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series in January 2026 and further wins at the Critics’ Choice Awards and 2026 Actor Awards (SAG).
In 2026, he was cast in his first feature film in the adaptation of Wuthering Heights, playing young Heathcliff alongside Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie. He also stars as Callum in the BBC romantic dramedy series Film Club (2025).
At 16, Cooper has already been named a 2025 UK & Ireland “Star of Tomorrow” and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young actors to emerge in British screen acting in years. He continues to balance his rising career with regular secondary school in Warrington.
Personal Life
Owen Cooper maintains a notably private and grounded life despite his rapid rise to fame. At 16, he continues to live with his family in Orford, a suburb of Warrington, Cheshire, in the same modest terraced house where he grew up.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing football, supporting Liverpool FC, and spending time with his long-time school friends, who have reportedly remained unfazed by his success.
He is currently single and has not been publicly linked to any romantic relationships or girlfriends, as he is focused on his burgeoning career and education.
Nete Worth
Owen Cooper’s estimated net worth is between $500,000 and $750,000. This figure comes primarily from his breakout salary for the Netflix miniseries Adolescence, plus earnings from his subsequent roles in Film Club (BBC) and Wuthering Heights.
Filmography
- Wuthering Height
- Cry to Heaven (TBA)
Television
- Adolescence
- Film Club