New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Sixteen-year-old Owen Cooper, who stars in "Adolescence", won his first Golden Globe on Sunday night, securing the award for male actor in a supporting role on television. With the victory, Cooper became the youngest-ever recipient in this category, surpassing Chris Colfer, who was 20 when he won for "Glee" in 2010.

The achievement also places Cooper as the second-youngest male winner in Golden Globe history. The record for the youngest male Globe winner remains with Ricky Schroder, who was just nine years old when he received the honour in 1980 for "The Champ" under the new star of the year category.

During his acceptance remarks, Cooper thanked the organisers for honouring his performance.

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