Spencer Breslin

Spencer Breslin (born May 18, 1992) is an American actor and musician.

He play the character Conrad on The Cat in the Hat (film).

Early life

Breslin was born in New York City, the son of Kim, a personal manager, and Michael Breslin, a telecommunications expert.[1] Spencer has an older brother Ryan Breslin (born in 1985) and a younger sister, Abigail Breslin (born April 14, 1996) who is an actress.

Acting career

He has appeared in films such as Disney's The Kid, The Santa Clause 2, The Cat in the Hat, You Wish!, and Zoom. He has also been involved in the world of animation by lending his voice to the television cartoon Teamo Supremo, and Return to Neverland. He reprised his role of Curtis in The Santa Clause 3, which opened on November 3, 2006, taking the tally of movies in which he co-starred with Tim Allen up to four. In 2004, when Dr. Seuss won his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Breslin was asked to read alongside Alyson Stoner, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, and Hailey Anne Nelson. Breslin then went on to star in 2007's Harold, which failed to succeed in the box-office. In 2004, he and his real life younger sister Abigail Breslin played on-screen siblings in Raising Helen and in Princess Diaries 2, in which Spencer played a prince and Abigail made a cameo as a girl at an orphanage. Abigail was also in The Santa Clause 3, in which Spencer played Curtis, the head elf of the North Pole.

Music

In the summer of 2007 he helped form alternative rock trio The Red Agenda with Harold co-star Evan Daves and musician Paul DeMasi. He is finished recording his debut album, Labor Day as of October, 2009 and it is due for release soon. It was recorded by Ladybug Transistor's Gary Olson, and produced by James William Hindle. Breslin founded his own record label Acadian Recording Company and is currently working with the hard rock group Damus on their debut album.

Spencer Breslin

ABOUTAmerican film actor who became known for his roles in the 2008 film, The Happening and the 2000 film, Disney's The Kid. He also starred in The Cat in the Hat and The Santa Clause film franchise.

BEFORE FAMEHe began his acting career at the age of 5, appearing on numerous episodes of the show Soul Men.

TRIVIAHe has been nominated for multiple Young Artist Awards, including one for voice acting work.

FAMILY LIFEHe has an older brother named Ryan and his younger sister is Abigail Breslin, star of the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine.

ASSOCIATED WITHHe stars alongside Bruce Willis in Disney's The Kid.

Spencer Breslin

I Am Spencer Breslin from The Santa Clause 2 & 3, the Cat In the Hat, Stuck In Love, Born To Race and The Happening. AMA!!!

How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa?

Never believed in Santa ;)

How is working with Tim Allen?

Tim is the man. I worked on four films with him and had a blast. He's one of the most genuinely funny/hyper intelligent people I've ever met.

Hey Spencer, what was your favourite movie to part take in?

I've had some fun times on every shoot I've worked on. It's a toss up. The Tim Allen movies and the two Garry Marshall movies were great. "Harold" was definitely awesome. That was a fun character to play.

Do you ever get recognized in public? Do people know where they know you from?

Sometimes!

Do you have any particularly memorable anecdotes from either of the Santa Clause movies you were in? Joys or pains of working with Krumholtz or Tim Allen?

Krumholtz and Tim were always in the Joys category. Two true professionals. Very funny guys. On SC2 we'd have cast field trips after work sometimes. "Spider Man" and "Attack of the Clones" were both released while we were shooting, so a huge group of us saw those. We'd also hop around the different restaurants in the area of Vancouver where we were staying.

What are your plans for the future?

More movies and music. Hopefully a lot. Not qualified to do much else.

Is Mike Myers as awesome as we think he is? Please say yes!

He's the man. I got strep throat while we were filming and he had a bunch of Austin Powers action figures sent to my house while I was recovering. Jackpot for a 10 year old. Shit, that'd be cool now..

I remember you best from the Family Channel movie "You Wish" and "The Kid". Do you keep in touch with A.J Trauth at all?

A.J is a cool dude, but I haven't seen him in forever.

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1. You are so awesome and 2. What was your favorite scene to film in the Cat In The Hat?

1. Thank you. 2. Indoor stair luge.

Is it weird seeing your sister Abigail in so many movies?Also is she a cool sister?

It's not all that weird. Maybe seeing her in "The Call" was weird. I wanted to fuck that dude up haha. She's a great actress and an awesome sister. Love her.

Is any of your music online?

An old album is on Bandcamp. Just completed a brand new record for a new project of mine. Should have tons of updates soon.

oh and, hi Wommy!

Why does the moon look orange sometimes?

Here ya go.

I really enjoyed "The Kid", that movie is awesome to this day. Is Bruce Willis as big a dick as Kevin Smith makes him out to be?

Bruce Willis is the man. Was always cool to me. Plus Kevin Smith is a devils fan sooooo

You are such an awesome actor, Spencer. I've enjoyed your acting since the movie, The Kid. What was it like working with Hayden Panettiere from Raising Helen?

Thanks a lot! I love Hayden. We've actually known each other for a reeeeeaaaaaallly long time. I first met her when I was like four, along the NYC commercial audition circuit. She's like a sister.

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What did you really think of "The Happening"??? Do you still talk with Mark Whalberg???

Hhahahhahaha yeahhhh... I had a good time making that movie. I haven't seen Mark in a long time. He was a nice guy tho. Really nice.

What was going on behind the scene for The Happening? Was it meant to be corny as hell? Did M. Night share his secret plan. WTF was going on? Please tell us!!!

When you're making a movie with Night, you know nothing. Nada. Zip. We will never know the true intentions of Night.

How did you get started in acting?

Started when I was 3, after getting discovered at an indoor playground in my hometown of NYC. Started acting in commercials for McDonald's, Life Cereal, etc. Got lucky enough to keep working from there.

What was it like working with Dakota Fanning at the time during The Cat in the Hat?

She's smart like a grown woman. She was only 8!!! Imagine how smart she is now???

Can I have an autograph?

Best wishes, Spencer Breslin

You should totally audition for the new Netflix show of "Daredevil". I think you would make a great young Foggy Nelson. It's a compliment! Would you ever want to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe??

That'd be sick. I like comics a lot. It would be honor.

What film direction / genre do you want to head towards for your future career?

I'd like to end up behind the camera eventually. I've directed a few shorts and produced an animated show called Really Bad Movie. I'd love to work on a Sci Fi epic.

Did your parents handle being "stage parents" well? I used to hang out with Bill Mumy and his band around that time, and got to know Bill, Eileen & Lilliana (and her brother Seth) a bit. I was wondering what kind of stage dad Bill was, having been a child actor himself.

Bill and Eileen are great people. Love them. My parents were always super supportive. They had no interest in acting, or any of the show biz bullshit. That was cool.

Wait a second, wait just a second there. You said Tim Allen is the man. Which is it?

I say that a lot. Should I be more creative?? Tim, Bruce AND Mike are all "the Man." I'm the Kid. Deal.

Thanks! Really like the vibe of it.

Thank you!!!

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My mom obsessively watches the Santa Clause movies every Christmas and makes the family watch with her. They're good movies though - so thanks for helping make them what they are :) Do you have any movies you always watch as a family? Or just a movie that you can watch a million times yourself?

On Thanksgiving it's all about "Plains, Trains and Automobiles"

Hi! I can't think of a real question, but I've been a fan of both you and your sister for a long time, so I wanted to ask something. How is your day going? :)

So far so good. Hbu?

I actually laughed! I love you :p

I love you too!!

How did you get into acting, and what advice would you give others who want to get into the field as well? Huge fan!

I sorta lucked into it in the beginning. Was discovered by a talent scout in NY at the age of 3, and started booking the commercials I went out on. Overall, it takes a lot of fucking work. My family sacrificed a ton of time, money and energy to help me follow my dreams. If you wanna do it, be serious and get ready to work really hard.

What's the deal with child actors?

The drugs and chicks rock.

Salute Spencer, I think you're a very talented actor and my question is silly, what makes you laugh and what's something we'd never guess about you? :) Kiss from France!!

Hey there! Thank you much. This makes me laugh. Something you'd never guess? I have a totally irrational obsession with hockey. I was just in France by the way. So beautiful.

Hell you've got more creativity than me. My wife is a photographer and i'm always telling her i'm envious of how creative she can be. I'm more of a logic kind of person.

I lack logic sometimes.

Who would play you in a biopic of your life? Also, favorite meal?

Jake Thomas of course. Probably a slice of pizza from Mariella's on 16th and 3rd in NY. Best sit down meal I've ever had was probably Le Grand Venise in Paris.

What is your dream job, or dream role?

I've always wanted to be an astronaut. I guess playing one would be pretty cool.

Did you like Paris? I wasn't that impressed...I mean it was pretty and all, but yeah I wish I could post on Twitter that you replied to me but I can't because I don't want people knowing my username on Reddit.

I thought Paris was cool. Was only there for a day tho.

do you like farah?

check the shirt in my verification link.

Do you ever watch The Ultimate Christmas Present when it comes on tv during the holidays? It's a tradition for me.

I haven't seen it in years.

Do you think you will continue acting or do you have another career pursuit in mind?

I definitely want keep acting. I'd also like to move into directing/producing. I've been playing music for years also. Any combination of those things would be great.

Hi Spencer, I think you're awesome and very talented, my question is silly, are you a ticklish guy? If yes, where?? Hugs from England! :)

Hey there. Extremely ticklish. It's awful. I'll never tell where.

Hugs from LA!

Hi Spencer, do you think that Jumbo Joe Thornton is "tuff" enough or "clutch" enough to play for the New York Rangers? Thanks! Big Fan!

Thanks for the support. Joe is the fucking man. Joe in the classic red, white and blue would strike fear into the hearts of all his opponents.

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Hey! I'm watching The Santa Clause 2 right now! You're fuckin cool ,man. What's your favorite restaurant ?

Thanks! You're cool too!!! I live in LA and there's this myth that the food isn't good. Some of my favorite places are Craig's and Jar. For cheap awesome food, I love Pita Kitchen and Tony's Mexican Grill. In New York for street food it's all about Halal Guys.

Do you see yourself moving more away from acting and toward other parts of film (Directing/Producing)? Also, how's Curtis doing?

Curtis is well. Definitely wanna direct some more stuff. I've directed a few low budget shorts, and produced an animated show that can be found on youtube.

hi andrew

First of all, you're awesome and The Kid is still one of my favorite films. Now, I noticed that the AMA question hasn't been asked, so I guess that task falls to me: Would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse sized duck?

I'm allergic to horses and terrified of birds........ I'm so dead.

Since we learned Jake Thomas is into Starcraft... Do you play as well?

I don't. I do however play console games like ES and Fallout. I play a lot of NHL and Fifa. I just bought ESO, but haven't had the time to really sink my teeth into it yet. That's next.

Very excited about NHL 15 coming out. Looks amazing!

Me too. The images they've released look incredible. A few bugs I'd like to see fixed regarding penalties.

Is there anyone you've worked with who is not "the man?"

My sister.

Any team in particular you favor?

I'm an obsessive, lifelong, long suffering Rangers fan.

Thank you haha, and if I'm ever in LA I'll check those places out! Do you have a favorite movie or tv show?

2001 is my favorite movie. I love GoT, True Detective, and I'm loving that 24 is back on. Also, Jeopardy! is my shit.

Hahah, well, if you're ever looking for someone to play against...

anytime!

Console?

ps3

Damn...

what do u play?

Are you an Angeleno or a New Yorker?

I'm a New Yorker living in LA

Dude I love you! The Santa Clause trilogy and Cat in the Hat are some of my favorite movies. I can't wait to see "Some Kind Of Hate". Have you ever been to Texas? It's pretty cool here (well right now it's hot as hell). If you have what was your favorite part about it/where did you go? I'm close to Houston. Also, what's your favorite dessert?

Thanks! I've been to Texas a few times. San Antonio and Houston. Loved the Space Center. Favorite dessert.... I'm pretty boring and not a big fan of sweets. Just vanilla ice cream, or a vanilla shake.

Xbox one and ps4!

I need to get the ps4. Was waiting for NHL 15

The Space Center is pretty cool, and hey vanilla shakes are awesome! What's your favorite band/who's your favorite singer?

Tough question. Some of my favorites, but not all of them are: the Clash, the Velvets, the Stones, Ramones... Love Springsteen, solo Lou Reed, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, etc. Recently been listening to: Mac DeMarco and "Strike Gently" by the Virgins.

I proudly admit that I enjoyed The Happening. It was a bit farfetched but it was different. The scenes where people killed themselves were chilling. Which brings me to my question How did you feel when you found out your demise in The Happening?

Glad you liked it. It gets a bad rap, but I like it too. I was excited to do the death scene. Never died on film before that. The scene was a fucking pain in the ass to shoot though.. Did it like 6 times, and it took about an hour to reset costumes and the set because of all the blood. I was pretty happy with it in the end.

What's your favorite place in LA to go get tacos? Do they even have legit Mexican food in NY?

There are a few good Mexican spots in NY, but it honestly doesn't compare to LA. My favorite 2 AM spot is probably Que Rico in the Valley. There are so many little stands and trucks that I love too. Too many to name.

Was Tim Allen fun to work with or annoying?

Tim Allen is the Man.

He does seem funny and has been doing this a long time. What new stuff have you been up to?

I recently finished shooting a horror movie called Some Kind of Hate, and recorded an album for a new music project me and my friend started.

awesome to hear you're also a fellow man looking to satisfy his taco craving at 2 in the morning as well - best of luck with everything man!

Faith Ford strikes back

Mom's as mad as hell, and she's not going to take it anymore.

This paraphrase of a line from the feature film "Network" is the perfect mantra for the main character in "Mom's on Strike," a new TV movie premiering at 7 p.m. Sunday on ABC Family Channel. Faith Ford ("Murphy Brown") stars as a devoted wife, parent and nurse who gets fed up with the general lack of attention and appreciation from her family. After everyone in the household forgets her birthday, she follows the lead of professionals who have lobbied for improved conditions, launching a one-woman strike.

Her husband (Tim Matheson, "West Wing") and children (Spencer Breslin, Sarah Gadon, Daniel Magder) are astonished by her actions, and they aren't the only ones. Inspiring other mothers to strike against their own clans, she becomes a media darling. The first lady eventually offers her a specially created commissioner of parenthood position in the president's cabinet, further straining her relationships with her relatives. "Brady Bunch" icon Florence Henderson appears as Ford's mother in the film, directed by James Keach.

"I'm not a mom yet," Ford says, "therefore, it's hard for me to identify with a lot of 'mom' roles, but I did identify with this one. I get so frustrated -- especially around Hollywood -- when I see mothers who are also agents or actresses, these amazing women who just get forgotten. They run around for their families, yet still work. They have great purpose, but their kids just run them ragged and their husbands want things `just so.' It's not that these women aren't loved, there's just a neglect thing going on."

Ford appreciates "Moms on Strike" for its satirical tone. "It's not that you feel sorry for (the main character). It makes you go, 'Yeah! All right!' She's doing something that has personal meaning, then it suddenly takes on a life of its own. She never planned that, but how do you turn down an offer from the first lady? You simply don't."

The scenario of "Moms on Strike" never could have happened in Ford's childhood home, the actress maintains. "My mother was always very strong. She was a working mom, a school-teacher, and she demanded our help from the very beginning. I learned to cook when I was 11, and I know that when I have kids, they will absolutely clean up after themselves. I also expect the sharing of responsibilities with any partner I have. That's just the way it is."

A strike certainly isn't an amusing situation in real life, and Ford stresses her movie doesn't mean to poke fun at that aspect. "It doesn't go on forever in this case," she says, "and it's made clear that the other characters, especially the men, have to pull their weight. The woman who wrote this (Nancey Silvers) took the stance that no one is a real victim in it, and it's important to establish that from the get-go."

The viewer-friendly nature of the film also is indicated by co-star Henderson's presence. "Florence isn't anything like what you would imagine her to be," Ford says. "She's really grounded, earthy but also reserved, and someone who has really had an interesting life. She should write her memoirs someday."

Ford also enjoyed the company of Matheson, "one of my favorite leading men ever. He's generous as an actor, but he's also just a good person. You can run into all types doing what I do, but I told Tim, `Anytime you want to work together again, I'm in.' He said, `Likewise.'

Geeky Child Stars Who Became Heartthrobs

Child stars as a general rule have to grow up in the spotlight, going through puberty in the public eye, public breakups and so much more. These ugly ducklings certainly blossomed into beautiful swans and broke that geeky model that they were cast for. Here are 18 geeky celebrity child stars that were treated very well by puberty and that grew to be heartthrobs in their own right.

From Little Miss Sunshine to Little Miss Beauty, Abigail Breslin

This dazzling young lady whose brother Spencer Breslin skyrocketed to fame alongside Bruce Willis in The Kid, has done some growing of her own. Her debut movie was as the chubby and loveable daughter in Little Miss Sunshine that just wanted to be a beauty queen. She has since dropped her baby weight, grown a few inches, and is now a beautiful young lady that is getting parts for her talent not just her cute little girl next door looks.