The youngest Emmy winner is 15-year-old Owen Cooper, who made history with his performance in Adolescence: here’s who he is and how much he earns.
An Emmy at fifteen isn’t for everyone. Yet Owen Cooper managed to make this dream a reality, becoming the youngest male actor to win an Emmy in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category. This result surprised—even though the success of Adolescence had led to it—but above all moved critics, acknowledging a young, promising actor with a bright future.
The win came thanks to his role as Jamie Miller in Adolescence, the Netflix series that topped the global charts and sparked debate for its intense and complex plot. Cooper’s performance, called "surprisingly mature" by critics, successfully conveyed fragility and strength with a rare balance for such a young actor. The success of the series itself is based precisely on his excellent acting.
Young Cooper’s rise isn’t limited to television success, however: the new opportunities opening up before him—including films, BBC series, and advertising deals—suggest that his journey is only just beginning. But who is Owen Cooper, really? And, above all, how much does the new Netflix star earn today?
Who is Owen Cooper? The youngest Emmy winner
Owen Cooper was born in 2009 in Warrington, a town not far from Liverpool. His life, at least initially, seemed destined to take a completely different direction: like many English kids, his dream was to one day wear the jersey of a professional football team. A die-hard Liverpool fan, he spent his childhood playing football and attending neighborhood games. Acting, as he himself has said on several occasions, "wasn’t in the family DNA."
Love at first sight came in 2012, after seeing Tom Holland in The Impossible. From that moment, Cooper began to cultivate an ever-growing interest in acting. At just seven years old, he attended a drama course in Manchester, where he honed his skills and discovered a natural talent for acting. It wasn’t a linear journey: Cooper had to balance school, his passion for sport, and his new artistic challenge. But his talent, evident from the start, began to emerge.
The real turning point came with Adolescence, a Netflix miniseries that propelled him into the international acting elite. As Jamie Miller, a teenager embroiled in a complex court case, Cooper demonstrated an astonishing ability to embody vulnerability and intensity, earning praise even from director Philip Barantini, who stated: "Many actors train for years without achieving what Owen achieved on the first try."
At the Emmy ceremony, held on the night of September 14-15, 2025, in Los Angeles, Cooper stated, with emotion and maturity:
"Three years ago, I was nobody, and now I’m here. I think this proves that if you focus and have the courage to step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything."
Today, Owen still lives in Warrington with his family, despite his international success. He’s remained a down-to-earth boy, close to his brothers and friends, always ready for a game of soccer at school or in his neighborhood. At least until today, given his now global success.
Owen Cooper’s Net Worth: Here’s How Much the Young Star of Adolescence Earns
Owen Cooper’s earnings are one of the most discussed topics, especially when dealing with "new stars," and in this case, very young ones: how much is a talent worth who, at 15, has already written Emmy history? There are no official figures publicly available, but several authoritative sources allow us to estimate his net worth realistically.
According to an updated analysis by LiveMint, which uses Celebrity Net Worth estimates, Cooper is currently worth between $500,000 and $750,000. This is a significant figure, considering his young age, and one that’s set to grow rapidly with new projects already lined up.
Much of this net worth comes from the Adolescence fee. Netflix has never made the contracts public, but in the American market, salaries for emerging actors in high-profile limited series range between $20,000 and $50,000 per episode. With six episodes, Cooper could have earned between $120,000 and $300,000, excluding any bonuses and residual rights.
But the future promises even bigger numbers: Wuthering Heights, an adaptation by Emerald Fennell starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, will be released in 2026. Cooper plays the young Heathcliff. According to rumors reported by American media, he may have already negotiated a six-figure salary for this role. Furthermore, his participation in a BBC series and an independent film slated for release at Sundance 2026 could push his net worth above $1 million before he’s even 17.
Added to this income are social media earnings: according to HypeAuditor, Cooper’s Instagram account (@owencoooper) potentially generates between $15,000 and $21,000 per month thanks to collaborations and sponsorships (this is still a very rough estimate, taking into account average earnings).
It’s important to highlight a legal detail, however: as a minor, Cooper falls under the so-called Coogan Account rules, which restrict a significant portion of his earnings until he turns 18. This guarantee protects young actors, preventing their assets from being dispersed prematurely.
Original article published on Money.it Italy. Original title: Chi è e quanto guadagna Owen Cooper, l’attore 15enne vincitore di un Emmy
