Abigail Kathleen Breslin, born in New York on April 14, 1996, is an American actress. She began her career at a young age, landing her first prominent role in M. Night Shyamalan's film *Signs* (2002). Her international breakthrough came in 2006 with the comedy-drama *Little Miss Sunshine*; for her performance as Olive Hoover, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, becoming one of the youngest actresses to earn such a recognition. Her career continued with roles in various genres, including the drama *My Sister's Keeper* (2009), the horror-comedy *Zombieland* (2009) and its sequel, the science fiction film *Ender's Game* (2013), and the ensemble film *August: Osage County* (2013). She has also worked in television productions, such as the series *Scream Queens*, demonstrating a steady transition from child star to more mature roles.