Breslin is a surname that originates from ga, Ó Breisleáin. The name loosely translates as "strife".

Notable Breslins

Actors

Abigail Breslin Abigail Kathleen Breslin (born April 14, 1996) is an American actress. She rose to prominence with the comedy-drama film ''Little Miss Sunshine'' (2006), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at ...

, American actress *

Mark Breslin Mark Breslin, is a Canadian entrepreneur, producer, stand-up comedian and actor best known for being the co-founder (along with Joel Axler) of Yuk Yuk's, the largest chain of comedy clubs in Canada. On December 29, 2017, he was appointed a Me ...

, Canadian comedian, actor, public speaker and businessman *

Patricia Breslin Patricia Rose Breslin (March 17, 1925 – October 12, 2011) was an American actress and philanthropist. She had a prominent career in television, which included recurring roles as Amanda Miller on '' The People's Choice'' (1955–58), and as Laur ...

(1925–2011), American actress and philanthropist *

Spencer Breslin Spencer Breslin (born May 18, 1992) is an American actor and musician. He is the older brother of actress Abigail Breslin. Beginning at the age of three, Breslin acted in over 50 commercials. He is best known for his roles in the feature films ...

, American actor and musician

Athletes

* Bernard Breslin, Scottish footballer * Paddy Breslin, New Zealand footballer * Paul Breslin (footballer) (born 1946), Scottish footballer *

Jack Breslin Jacweir "Jack" Breslin (June 23, 1920 – August 2, 1988) was an American university administrator at Michigan State University (MSU). Breslin was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. He first came to MSU, when it was still known as Mich ...

(1920–1988), American academic administrator

Business persons

Herbert Breslin Herbert Breslin (1 October 1924 – 17 May 2012) was an American music industry executive. He was influential in the careers of several musicians since the 1960s, the foremost of these being the tenor Luciano Pavarotti, with whom he started his c ...

, American music industry executive

Military persons

* Charles Breslin (1964–1985), IRA member *

Thomas F. Breslin Colonel Thomas F. Breslin (1885–1942) was a civil engineer and a civilian contractor for the United States Army. He was pinned as a Colonel at the outbreak of the Battle of the Philippines and died during the Bataan Death March, the brutal PO ...

, died in the Bataan Death March

Musicians

* Niall Breslin, vocalist for

The Blizzards The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy (drums), Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran, Louize Carroll (bass) and Aidan Lynch (keyboards). They have ...

DJ Baby Anne DJ Baby Anne (born Marianne Breslin; November 17, 1972) is an Orlando-based DJ who works with live sets and original mixes that fuse electro with Miami bass and funky breaks. Chart hits The single "Probe" reached No. 5 on the ''Billboar ...

(born Marianne Breslin), American DJ and music producer * Cathal Breslin, classical pianist from Northern Ireland

Politicians

Cormac Breslin Cormac Michael Breslin (25 April 1902 – 23 January 1978) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1967 to 1973. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1937 to 1977. He was born in Bunbeg, Gwee ...

, Irish Fianna Fáil politician *

Neil Breslin Neil Breslin (born June 9, 1942) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate. A Democrat, he represents parts of Albany and Rensselaer counties, including all of the cities of Albany and Rensselae ...

, New York State Senator * Joan Breslin Pitkin, Maryland assembly member

Writers

Jimmy Breslin James Earle Breslin (October 17, 1928 – March 19, 2017) was an American journalist and author. Until the time of his death, he wrote a column for the New York ''Daily News'' Sunday edition.''Current Biography 1942'', pp. 648–51: "Patterson, ...

, American journalist and author * Ali Breslin, writer of ''

Bad Day at Black Rock ''Bad Day at Black Rock'' is a 1955 American neo-Western film directed by John Sturges with screenplay by Millard Kaufman. It stars Spencer Tracy and Robert Ryan with support from Anne Francis, Dean Jagger, Walter Brennan, John Ericson, Ernest ...

'' *

Theresa Breslin Theresa Breslin is a Scottish author. Winner of many literary awards, including the prestigious Carnegie Medal, Theresa Breslin is the popular, critically acclaimed author of over 50 titles covering every age range, whose books have been adapte ...

, Scottish author, primarily of young adult fiction *

Susannah Breslin Susannah Breslin is an American journalist and writer. She is the editor of Forbes' Vices section. She has been a reporter for the Playboy TV program ''Sexcetera''. Her blogging and television work deals with sexual and pornography-related topic ...

, American writer * Shaun Breslin, Irish academic

Fictional Breslins

* Aidan Breslin, protagonist in the 2009 film ''Horsemen'' * Ray Breslin, protagonist in the 2013 film ''Escape Plan''