Owen Cooper, who made his acting debut starring in “Adolescence,” said it’s “surreal” standing up on the Emmys stage.
“Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didn’t expect to be even in the United States, never mind here,” the 15-year-old said. “But I think tonight proves that if you if you listen and you focus and you step out your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life.”
Cooper had already made history as youngest person to be nominated in supporting actor in limited series category. Now he’s the youngest male actor to ever receive an Emmy.
“I was nothing about three years ago,” Cooper said, “and I’m here now.”
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