Spencer Breslin

Oct 2007 by Jane Louise Boursaw

Come on, we know you have some burning questions for Spencer Breslin. Like, how’d he get to be an actor? How come he does so many movies with Tim Allen? And what’s it like playing an elf? At just 14, the versatile actor has dozens of TV shows and movies to his name. I caught up with the young star of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (released on DVD Nov. 6, 2007).

Jane: How did you get started in acting?

Spencer: I was discovered in a playground here in New York City when I was three years old, and a talent scout asked my mom if I was interested in doing commercials. I tried it and loved it, and it kinda went from there.

Jane: You do a lot of movies with Tim Allen. How did that come about?

Spencer: I’m not really sure. It just kinda happens, I guess. I got very lucky.

Jane: What’s Tim like to work with?

Spencer: He is one of the nicest people I’ve ever worked with. Always funny on set, and he’s just a great actor.

Jane: Tell us about the role you play in The Santa Clause 3.

Spencer: I’m reprising the role of Curtis the Elf, who is the head elf at the North Pole. He’s just a really fun character to play. In the last movie, Curtis was the number two elf, and he didn’t have as much to worry about. Now that he’s been promoted to head elf, there’s a lot of pressure on him, so he’s a lot more neurotic. That was really fun to do.

Jane: Best thing about making a movie?

Spencer: Hmm, that’s a tough one. It’s really fun getting to travel and meet new people, and I get to work on my craft.

Jane: Worst thing about making a movie?

Spencer: Having to go to school on set – ha ha! Actually, there isn’t really anything I dislike about it.

Jane: Do you always take classes on the set?

Spencer: I’m home-schooled, but when I’m working, they have a teacher on set. I have to do three hours a day.

Jane: Do you have any pets?

Spencer: Yes. Curtis (dog), Storm (dog), Amy (cat), Manny (turtle), and some fish.

Jane: What are you working on now?

Spencer: A documentary about how kids my age were affected by September 11th. I’m the lead singer in a rock band, Not Quite Dead Yet.

Jane: Finish this sentence: When I grow up, I want to be…

Spencer: An actor, director, musician and pilot.

Jane: Any tips for aspiring young actors?

Spencer: You have to be able to take rejection and not let it get to you, because everyone experiences it. You just have to keep on truckin’, no matter how long it takes.

Jane: Thanks so much!

Spencer: You’re welcome.

SPENCER’S FAVES:

Video Game: Probably Max Payne or Madden NFL (whatever year).

Book: Either The Da Vinci Code or Robinson Crusoe.

Movie: The Godfather or 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Food: That’s a very hard question – ha ha! Steak, burgers, pasta, etc.

Subject in School: American History.

Vacation Spot: London.

Comments on Spencer Breslin

hey spencer im a big fan of u and your sister abigail i watch like all your movies how did you and ur little sis become such good acters like seriously ive been trying to be anactress for so long like i dont nop how to and i want u to help me but i livew in australia but can u try to get me in acting somehow here is my email address do u have and email adrees please right back and say hi to abigail for me shes my biggest actress

Posted by mia on Jan 22, 2008
He has also been involved in the world of animation by lending his voice to the television cartoon Teamo Supremo, with the same year’s Return to Neverland offering even more vocal work.

Posted by grand canyon tours on Feb 24, 2008
spencer, i loved the movie “The Kid”. You are such a good actor. That movie made me cry because you reminded me of my grandson. You keep up the good work and dont go down the bad road so many actors and actresses go down. You are a special kid.

Posted by gail on Jun 14, 2008

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