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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Adolescence actor thanks co-star Erin Doherty after beating her to award

  • Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old actor from the Netflix series Adolescence, won his first major award at the 35th Gotham Awards for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series.
  • Cooper, who had never booked an acting job before Adolescence, dedicated the award to his co-star Erin Doherty, who was also nominated in the same category.
  • In his acceptance speech, Cooper thanked Doherty, director Philip Barantini, producer Joe Johnson, Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, and his parents.
  • Adolescence was nominated for four Gotham Awards and won three, including Breakthrough Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Performance for Stephen Graham.
  • Industry insiders predict Cooper will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards, potentially becoming the youngest male winner in the award's history.

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