Lisa Jakub
Biography
Lisa Jakub, born December 27, 1978, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a former child actress who later became a writer and yoga teacher. She is of Slovak descent on her father's side and Welsh and Scottish descent on her mother's side. Jakub attended Hillfield Strathallan College before earning a sociology degree from the University of Virginia in 2010. Her screen debut was as Katis' Granddaughter in the 1985 film Eleni. She is best known for portraying Lydia Hillard in the 1993 comedy‑drama Mrs. Doubtfire and Alicia Casse in the 1996 science‑fiction film Independence Day. After a career that included thirty‑five credited roles, she retired from acting.
Career overview
Lisa Jakub was born on December 27, 1978, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She began her screen career as a child, receiving her first film credit as Katis’ Granddaughter in the 1985 movie Eleni. After this early appearance, she continued to work in film throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, establishing herself as a recognizable young performer.
Jakub’s most widely noted performances came in the 1990s. In 1993 she portrayed Lydia Hillard, the daughter of the title character, in the comedy‑drama Mrs. Doubtfire. Three years later she appeared as Alicia Casse in the science‑fiction blockbuster Independence Day (1996). These roles are cited as the primary reasons for her lasting public recognition.
Following her work in Independence Day, Jakub stepped away from acting and later pursued other interests, including writing and yoga instruction. Her acting career, spanning from her debut in Eleni through the mid‑1990s, is documented as the foundation of her early public profile.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire (2015) as Self (Archive)
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Meg
- Mentors (1999) as Joan of Arc
- A Walk on the Moon (1999) as Myra Naidell
- Double Frame (1999) as Tara
- George Lucas in Love (1999) as Marion
- Painted Angels (1998) as Georgie
- Dream House (1998) as Jenny Thornton
- The Beautician and the Beast (1997) as Katrina Pochenko
- On the Edge of Innocence (1997) as Ally Winthrop
- Newton : A Tale of Two Isaacs (1997) as Clara Storey
- Independence Day (1996) as Alicia
- Bermuda Triangle (1996) as Annie
- Lifeline (1996) as Shelley Maitland
- Picture Perfect (1995) as J.J. Thomas
- Fight for Justice: The Nancy Conn Story (1995) as Leisa Conn
- Due South (1994) as Christina Nichols
- A Pig's Tale (1994) as Tiffany
- A Child's Cry for Help (1994) as Amanda Spencer
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) as Lydia Hillard
- Matinee (1993) as Sandra
- Rambling Rose (1991) as Frances "Dolly" Hillyer
- The Story Lady (1991) as Alexandra Pollard
- The Rape of Doctor Willis (1991) as Carrie Willis
- Glory! Glory! (1989)
- The Phone Call (1989) as Holly Henderson
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Julie
- Once Upon a Giant (1988) as Little Red Riding Hood
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Janine Carlson
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Kristen
- Christmas Eve (1986) as Little Girl
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Lisa Cranston
- The Care Bears (1985) as Anne (voice)
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Missy
- Eleni (1985) as Katis' Granddaughter
- Night Court (1984) as Barbie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lisa Jakub best known for?
Lisa Jakub is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jack & Jill (1999), Mentors (1999), The Beautician and the Beast (1997), Lion (2026).
When and where was Lisa Jakub born?
Lisa Jakub was born on December 27, 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Lisa Jakub have?
Lisa Jakub has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2015.
What is Lisa Jakub's background in cinema and television?
Lisa Jakub, born December 27, 1978, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a former child actress who later became a writer and yoga teacher. She is of Slovak descent on her father's side and Welsh and Scottish descent on her mother's side. Jakub attended Hillfield Strathallan College before earning a sociology degree from th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mentors (1999) as Joan of Arc — aged about 20
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Lisa Cranston — aged about 6
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Meg — aged about 20
- Due South (1994) as Christina Nichols — aged about 15
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Janine Carlson — aged about 8
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Kristen — aged about 8
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