Owen Cooper, the 16-year-old star of Adolescence, has made history by completing a clean sweep of the awards season at the BAFTA TV Awards. The young actor, who has already won major accolades at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards, added a BAFTA to his collection on January 16, 2023.

Record-Breaking Achievements

Cooper became the youngest winner of the Best Supporting Actor award at both the Golden Globes and the Emmy Awards. With his latest BAFTA win, he has cemented his status as one of the most decorated young actors in history, all for his first-ever acting role.

Balancing Acting and Education

Despite his impressive achievements, Cooper is still in the midst of his GCSE exams. He plans to sit his exams and then leave school after about six months to focus on his acting career. In a heartwarming speech at the BAFTAs, Cooper shared how attending awards shows helped him stay motivated and achieve both personal and professional milestones.

Adolescence Dominates BAFTAs

The series Adolescence received a staggering 11 nominations at the BAFTAs. In addition to Cooper's win, the show also took home awards for Best Actor (Stephen Graham), Best Supporting Actress (Christine Tremarco), and the Limited Drama category.