On the 14th of April 1996, Abigail Kathleen Breslin was born in a New York City. She has two older brothers, Ryan and Spencer Breslin, spencer has also been an actor from a very young age. in 1999 abigail booked her very first acting job and filmed a very cute Toys R Us commercial. It wasn't until 2001 at the age of five that abigail decided she was ready to star in her first movie. She became the tiny star of M. Night Shyamalan's 'Signs' and got wonderful praise for her perfect performance as Bo Hess. After appearing as a guest star in a few television series later that year. Abigail went on to star in the 2004 Comedy 'Raising Helen' playing Sarah Davis, Kate Hudson's niece and also co-stared with her real-life brother Spencer.

In 2004 Abigail filmed a small part in The Princess Diaries 2 as well as lead roles in Chestnut hero of central park, Keane and the Family Plan. She then went on to Record a voice over part as Rosebud in the animated puppy movie Airbuddies as well as appearing as a guest star in 'Ghost Whisperer'.

Then in June 2005 Abigail booked the role of Olive Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine Abigail stole the movie with her stunning performance. she was nominated for many awards for her portrayal as 'little miss sunshine' and became the fifth youngest person to be nominated for an academy award.

In 2007 'The Ultimate Gift' was released where abigail plays Emily, a spirited girl fighting of leukemia, Abigail Proved herself in this film with another outstanding performance. Abigail has two upcoming movies No Reservations and 'Definetly, Maybe' and recently booked two new movies 'Nim's Island' with Jodie Foster and 'American Girl' playing kit Kittredge.
At the young age of 11, we can already see that Abigail has a wonderful career ahead of her.

In 2007, Abigail was ranked #8 in Forbes Magazine's list of "Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars", having earned $1.5 million in 2006
Collects American Girl dolls and stuffed animals
Named after the First Lady of the United States, Abigail Adams
Parents: Kim Blecker (who manages her career) and Michael Breslin (a computer programmer and consultant)
She also has two dogs and a cat
Youngest nominee in history for a British Academy Film and Television (BAFTA) Award
Her performance in Little Miss Sunshine earned her an Academy Award nomination. Abigail unfortunately lost out to Jennifer Hudson.
Abigail is the fourth (4th) youngest actor in history to be nominated to the Academy Award
Has two (2) older brothers, Spencer Breslin, who is also an actor and Ryan Breslin.
Abbie and Kate Hudson bonded while on the set of Raising Helen (2004)
Abbie was spoofed in the 2003 comedy, Scary Movie 3 (2003).
Abigail is doublejointed, which was, according to Joaquin Phoenix, an advantage for her when they played thumb wars!
She is very good friends with fellow young actress Skye McCole Bartusiak
She said that if she were a superhero, she would want to fly and be able to speak every other language.
When speaking for "Kids with a Cause", said she thought everybody needed a friend.
Her on-screen brother in Raising Helen (2004) was played by her real- life brother, Spencer Breslin.
Her favourite Disney film is Finding Nemo (2003).
She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.
Became friends with Dakota Fanning when Dakota filmed The Cat in the Hat (2003) with her older brother Spencer Breslin.
When she's older, if she doesn't continue acting, she would like to become either a vetinarian or a fashion designer.
[thanks to http://abigail-breslin.net/ for the info]