Spencer Breslin facts for kids
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Spencer Breslin
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| Born | May 18, 1992 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Grace Tame
(m. 2017; div. 2021) |
| Relatives | Abigail Breslin (sister) |
Spencer Breslin (born May 18, 1992) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his roles in many popular movies. These include Disney's The Kid, The Santa Clause 2, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, and The Cat in the Hat.
He also appeared in Raising Helen, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, and The Shaggy Dog. On television, he was the voice of Captain Crandall in the cartoon Teamo Supremo.
Besides acting, Spencer is a musician. He writes songs and plays in his band, Broken Machine.
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Early Life and Family
Spencer Breslin was born in New York City. His father, Michael Breslin, worked in telecommunications. His mother, Kim Breslin, was a talent manager who helped guide her children's acting careers.
Spencer has an older brother named Ryan and a younger sister, Abigail Breslin, who is also a famous actor. The Breslin children grew up on the Lower East Side of New York and were homeschooled by their mother.
Personal Life
Spencer Breslin was married to Australian activist Grace Tame from 2017 to 2021.
Acting Career
Getting Started in Acting
Spencer was discovered by a talent scout on a playground in New York City when he was only three years old. He soon began appearing in commercials for big companies like McDonald's and Pampers.
At age four, he got his first TV role in the show Soul Man. He played the youngest son of Dan Aykroyd's character. After that, he appeared in other shows like Law & Order.
Breakthrough Movie Roles
In 2000, when he was eight, Spencer starred with Bruce Willis in the Disney movie Disney's The Kid. He played Rusty, the younger version of Bruce Willis's character. For this role, Spencer won a Young Artist Award.
He continued to act in popular movies. He played Curtis the Elf in the Christmas movie The Santa Clause 2 and its sequel, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, alongside Tim Allen.
In 2003, he starred as Conrad in The Cat in the Hat with Mike Myers and Dakota Fanning.
Working with his Sister
Spencer and his real-life sister, Abigail Breslin, have acted together in two movies. In Raising Helen (2004), they played a brother and sister whose aunt, played by Kate Hudson, becomes their guardian.
They also appeared together in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). In this film, Spencer played a prince, and Abigail had a small role as a girl in an orphanage.
Voice Acting and Other Roles
Spencer has also worked as a voice actor. He was the voice of Cubby the lost boy in Return to Neverland (2002). From 2002 to 2004, he voiced the main character, Captain Crandall, in the Disney cartoon series Teamo Supremo.
He has appeared in many other films, including the superhero comedy Zoom and the thriller The Happening.
Music Career
Spencer Breslin is also a talented musician. In 2009, he recorded his first album, Labor Day, which was released in 2012. He wrote the songs for the album himself.
He also started his own record label called Acadian Recording Company. He currently writes music and performs with his rock band, Broken Machine.
Discography
Labor Day
| Labor Day | |
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| Studio album by
Spencer Breslin
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| Released | August 14, 2012 |
| Recorded | October 2008 – October 2009, Marlborough Farms, Brooklyn |
| Genre | Folk rock |
| Length | 35:40 |
| Language | English |
| Label | Acadian Recording Co. |
| Producer | James William Hindle |
Labor Day is Spencer Breslin's first album. It was released on his own label, Acadian Recording Co., on August 14, 2012. Breslin wrote the songs when he was 16 years old. The album was produced by James William Hindle and features a spoken part by actor Jesse Eisenberg.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Spencer Breslin, except where noted..
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Winter Coat" | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Bobby of Saratoga" | 1:50 |
| 3. | "A German in New York" (Breslin, James William Hindle) | 4:10 |
| 4. | "The Rapture" | 2:41 |
| 5. | "Rejection Speaks" | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Opal" | 0:55 |
| 7. | "The Hammer" | 2:40 |
| 8. | "Linen Shirt" | 2:25 |
| 9. | "The Patient" (featuring Jesse Eisenberg) | 1:08 |
| 10. | "Labor Day" | 8:15 |
| 11. | "Midwest" | 3:22 |
Selected Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Soul Man | Fred Weber | TV series |
| 1999 | Stephen King: Storm of the Century | Donny "The Little Boy" Beals | TV miniseries |
| 2000 | Disney's The Kid | Rusty Duritz | |
| The Ultimate Christmas Present | Joey Thompson | Television film | |
| 2002 | Teamo Supremo | Crandall | Voice role |
| Return to Neverland | Cubby | Voice role | |
| The Santa Clause 2 | Curtis the Elf | ||
| 2003 | The Cat in the Hat | Conrad Walden | |
| 2004 | Raising Helen | Henry Davis | |
| The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | Prince Jacques | ||
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Josh Douglas | |
| Zoom | Tucker Williams / Mega-Boy | ||
| The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Curtis the Elf | ||
| 2008 | Harold | Harold Clemens | |
| 2014 | Perfect Sisters | Cousin Derek | |
| 2015 | Some Kind of Hate | Isaac | |
| 2024 | Darkness of Man | Chris |
Awards and Nominations
Spencer Breslin has been recognized for his acting work since he was a child.
- 2001: He won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film by an actor aged ten or under for his role in Disney's The Kid.
- 2001: He was nominated for a Saturn Award for the same movie.
- 2003: He was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his voice-over role as Cubby in Return to Neverland.
- 2007: He and the cast of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause were nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film.
See also
In Spanish: Spencer Breslin para niños
