Owen Cooper Shines in Adolescence, Wins Award
With his win, Cooper has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, and his dedication to his co-star Erin Doherty showcases the camaraderie and talent that "Adolescence" embodies. As the series continues to garner acclaim, it will be exciting to see how Cooper's career unfolds, especially with potential Oscar nominations on the horizon.
Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old actor from the series "Adolescence," has won his first major award at the 35th Gotham Awards for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series, dedicating the award to his co-star Erin Doherty.
The series "Adolescence" took center stage at the 2025 Gotham TV Awards, winning three out of four limited series awards, including Breakthrough Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Performance for Stephen Graham. Cooper's win has sparked predictions that he will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars, potentially becoming the youngest male winner in the award's history.
The 2025 Gotham TV Awards honored excellence in television with multiple winners across various categories. Other notable winners include Julio Torres for best lead performance in a comedy series for "Fantasmas," Kathy Bates for best lead performance in a drama series for "Matlock," and Ben Whishaw for best supporting performance in a drama series for "Black Doves." The awards also recognized industry professionals with tributes, including Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.
The winners of the breakthrough categories include "The Studio" in comedy and "The Pitt" in drama. In the limited series category, "Adolescence" won, and in the nonfiction series category, "Social Studies" won. The outstanding lead performances in comedy and drama series went to Julio Torres and Kathy Bates, respectively, while the outstanding supporting performances in comedy and drama series went to Poorna Jagannathan and Ben Whishaw.