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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 comedy-drama film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) alongside Mara Wilson, Sally Field, Matthew Lawrence, and Robin Williams. When Jakub received the part of Lydia in Mrs. Doubtfire, her high school expelled her...
Known for
Night CourtSeries • 1984
Due SouthSeries • 1994
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1985
Friday the 13th: The SeriesSeries • 1987
Independence DayMovie • 1996
War of the WorldsSeries • 1988
The Care BearsSeries • 1985
Jack & JillSeries • 1999
Mrs. DoubtfireMovie • 1993
MatineeMovie • 1993
The Beautician and the BeastMovie • 1997
A Walk on the MoonMovie • 1999
Rambling RoseMovie • 1991
EleniMovie • 1985
A Pig's TaleMovie • 1994
Bermuda TriangleMovie • 1996
George Lucas in LoveMovie • 1999