Abigail Breslin

Abigail Kathleen Breslin (born April 14, 1996)[1] is an American actress. Breslin was born in New York City, New York.[2] She first appeared in the 2002 science fiction movie, Signs. Breslin had her breakthrough role in the 2006 comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine where she played Olive Hoover. At age 10, she was one of the youngest people to be nominated for an Academy Award.[3]

Abigail Breslin
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Abigail Breslin in 2010
Born
Abigail Kathleen Breslin

14 April 1996 (aged 30)
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
RelativesSpencer Breslin (brother)

Movies

Movie
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Signs Bo Hess
2004 Raising Helen Sarah Davis
2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Parade Girl Carolina
2004 Keane Kira Bedik
2004 Chestnut: Hero of Central Park Ray
2005 Family Plan Nicole Television movie
2006 Little Miss Sunshine Olive Hoover
2006 Imaginary Friend Hally
2006 The Ultimate Gift Emily Rose
2006 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Trish
2006 Air Buddies Rosebud Voice
2007 No Reservations Zoe Armstrong
2008 Definitely, Maybe Maya Hayes
2008 Nim's Island Nim Rusoe
2008 Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Kit Kittredge
2009 My Sister's Keeper Anna Fitzgerald
2009 Zombieland Little Rock
2010 Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey Jeana Voice
2010 Janie Jones Janie Jones
2011 The Wild Bunch Daisy Voice
2011 Rango Priscilla
2011 New Year's Eve Hailey

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2006
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Best Breakthrough Performance Little Miss Sunshine Won [4]
Awards Circuit Community Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [5]
Chicago Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Nominated [6]
Dublin Film Critics' Circle Best Supporting Actress Won [7]
Gotham Awards Breakthrough Actor Nominated [8]
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Youth in Film Award Won [9]
Phoenix Film Critics Society Best Female Youth Performance Won [10]
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [11]
St. Louis Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Nominated [12]
Women Film Critics Circle Best Young Actress Won [13]
2007
Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [14]
British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [15]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Young Actress Won [16]
Gold Derby Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [17]
Iowa Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Won [18]
Online Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actress Won [19]
Online Film and Television Association Best Youth Performance Won [20]
Best Breakout Performance: Female Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Best Supporting Female Actor Nominated [21]

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References

  1. Zekas, Rita. Abbie shines. Toronto Star (27 July 2007). Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  2. Rosenabigails, Steve (11 March 2007). It's our job to tell kids about work. The Kansas City Star. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/16877918.htm. Retrieved 14 April 2015. 
  3. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Oldest/Youngest Winners and Nominees for Acting, By Category. Awards Database (March 2008)oscars.org (AMPAS). Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. AWFJ Announces 2006 EDA Awards Winners. Alliance of Women Film Journalists (17 December 2006). Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  5. Awards Circuit Community Awards - 2006 Awards. IMDB. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  6. Nominations Announced for the 2006 Chicago Film Critics Awards. Chicago Film Critics Association (19 December 2006). Chicago. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  7. 2006 Awards. Dublin Film Critics' Circle. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  8. Gotham Independent Film Awards Timeline: 2006 Awards. Gotham Awards. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  9. 2006 Sierra Award winners. Las Vegas Film Critics Society (April 23, 2012).
  10. Maxwell, Erin. Phoenix critics stand behind ‘United’. Variety (21 December 2006). Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  11. Nominees & Winners – Satellite™ Awards 2007 (12th Annual Satellite™ Awards). Satellite Awards. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  12. Maxwell, Erin. ‘Departed’ tops with St. Louis critics. Variety (17 January 2007). Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  13. WOMEN FILM CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS 2006. Women Film Critics Circle (14 December 2006). Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  14. 79th Academy Awards. Academy Awards. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  15. Film Awards Winners in 2007. British Academy Film Awards (2007-09-26). Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  16. The 12th Critics' Choice Awards (2007) Nominees and Winners. Critics' Choice Movie Awards. Retrieved 20 January 2007.
  17. 2006 Gold Derby Film Awards. Gold Derby (March 7, 2016). Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  18. Iowa Film Critics (in en-US). Movie City News (2006-01-10). Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  19. 2006 Awards (10th Annual). Online Film Critics Society (3 January 2012). Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  20. 11th Annual Film Awards (2006). Online Film and Television Association. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  21. Nominees & Recipients – The 13th Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007). Screen Actors Guild Award. Retrieved 22 July 2018.

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