Lisa Jakub

Biography

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Lisa Jakub (born December 27, 1978) is a Canadian writer, yoga teacher, and former actress. She is best known for her roles as Lydia Hillard in the comedy-drama film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and as Alicia Casse in Independence Day (1996).

Childhood and education

Jakub was born on December 27, 1978, in Toronto, Ontario. She is of Slovak (father) and Welsh and Scottish (mother) descent. She attended multiple schools in her early life, including Hillfield Strathallan College.

Jakub graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in sociology in 2010.

Acting

Jakub's first role was as Katis' Granddaughter in the 1985 film Eleni. She appeared in com...