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"Adolescence" star Owen Cooper becomes youngest male Emmy winner

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Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old English actor, became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy award for his performance as a young murder suspect in the hit drama series 'Adolescence'.

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  • Owen Cooper wins Emmy at age 15, becoming the youngest male recipient. 5s
  • Cooper awarded for his role as Jamie in 'Adolescence,' a series about a boy arrested for murder. 19s
  • The show addresses dark themes such as online misogyny and youth radicalization. 33s
  • Cooper's drama teacher describes him as a normal teenager, distinct from his character. 38s
  • Cooper encourages young people to take risks and step out of their comfort zones. 1m 8s
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