Abigail Breslin

Biography

Abigail Kathleen Breslin, born on April 14, 1996, in New York City, is a talented American actress and singer who embarked on her performing career at a remarkably young age. Starting with commercials at just three years old, Breslin made her feature film debut in M. Night Shyamalan's acclaimed sci-fi horror movie, Signs (2002), earning her a nomination for a Young Artist Award. She further showcased her acting prowess in films like Raising Helen and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, both released in 2004.

Breslin's breakthrough came with her unforgettable role in the comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine (2006), where she garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the tender age of ten. Her career continued to flourish with a diverse array of roles in notable films such as No Reservations (2007), Nim's Island (2008), Definitely, Maybe (2008), and My Sister's Keeper (2009). She also starred in popular titles like Zombieland (2009), Rango (2011), The Call (2013), and August: Osage County (2013). More recently, Breslin appeared in Maggie (2015), Freak Show (2017), Zombieland: Double Tap (2019), and Stillwater (2021). In addition to her film work, she took on her first major television role in the horror-comedy series Scream Queens, which aired on Fox from 2015 to 2016, solidifying her status as a versatile and accomplished performer.