Lisa Jakub

Lisa Jakub (born December 27, 1978) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles in Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day.

Jakub was born in Toronto, Ontario. Her first role was in the 1985 film Eleni, which starred Kate Nelligan and John Malkovich. She came to prominence as Lydia Hillard in the film Mrs. Doubtfire. She played the young activist Sandra in Joe Dante's Matinee. She has also had sizable roles in the films Independence Day, The Beautician and the Beast and played the "inspiration" for Princess Leia in the hit short film George Lucas in Love. She starred in Picture Perfect (1995) and portrayed a courtesan in the American Old West in Painted Angels (1997).

Filmography

• Eleni (1985)
• The Story Lady (1991)
• Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
• Matinee (1993)
• A Child's Cry for Help (1994 - TV film)
• Picture Perfect (1995)
• Painted Angels (1997)
• Independence Day (1997)
• George Lucas in Love (1999)
• Double Frame (2001)

External links

• Lisa Jakub at the Internet Movie Database