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Spencer Breslin Biography

Birth Name:Spencer Breslin

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Brother of "Little Miss Sunshine" actress Abigail Breslin
  • His first major on-screen role came in the series "Soul Man․"
  • Began appearing in McDonald's and Life cereal commercials after being discovered at a New York City playground
  • Quote: "You have to be able to take rejection and not let it get to you because everyone experiences it․ You just have to keep on truckin', no matter how long it takes․"
  • Best known for his roles in the films "The Kid" and "The Cat in the Hat․"
  • Worked with his sister Abigail Breslin in numerous movies including "Raising Helen," "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" and "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause․"
  • Released his debut album "Labor Day" in August 2012
  • Received a signed jersey of his favorite football player from actor Mike Myers while in the hospital for appendectomy

Awards

  • 2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actor/Performance in a Motion Picture Comedy: nominated
  • 2001Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Under: winner
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actor Age Ten or Under: nominated
  • 2003The Spencer Breslin Award for Worst Performance by a Child-: winner
  • 2003Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role: nominated
  • 2006The Spencer Breslin Award for Worst Performance by a Child-: winner
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2022FilmQuest Cthulhu-Best Ensemble Cast - Feature: nominated
  • 2022October Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2022Best Supporting Actor-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2022Best Ensemble-: winner
  • 2022Award of Excellence-Best Actor: winner
  • 2024Best Young Actor-Best Young Actor: nominated