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Jakub's first role was in the 1985 film ''[[Eleni (film)|Eleni]]''. She later appeared in "Mrs. Doubtfire" with Robin Williams and Sally Field, played Sandra in ''[[Matinee (1993 film)|Matinee]]'', appeared in ''A Pig's Tale'' and ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'', ''[[The Beautician and the Beast]]'' and played the "inspiration" for [[Princess Leia Organa|Princess Leia]] in the [[Short subject|short film]] ''[[George Lucas in Love]]''. She starred in ''[[Picture Perfect (1995 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1995) and portrayed a [[bordello]] worker in the [[American Old West]] in ''[[Painted Angels]]'' (1997). After retiring from acting in 2001, Jakub moved to Virginia and married her boyfriend.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/lisa-jakub-mrs-doubtfire_n_3368025.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment Lisa Jakub's Post-'Mrs. Doubtfire' Life: Former Child Star Blogs To Inform Us Of Her Whereabouts |
Jakub's first role was in the 1985 film ''[[Eleni (film)|Eleni]]''. She later appeared in "Mrs. Doubtfire" with Robin Williams and Sally Field, played Sandra in ''[[Matinee (1993 film)|Matinee]]'', appeared in ''A Pig's Tale'' and ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'', ''[[The Beautician and the Beast]]'' and played the "inspiration" for [[Princess Leia Organa|Princess Leia]] in the [[Short subject|short film]] ''[[George Lucas in Love]]''. She starred in ''[[Picture Perfect (1995 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1995) and portrayed a [[bordello]] worker in the [[American Old West]] in ''[[Painted Angels]]'' (1997). After retiring from acting in 2001, Jakub moved to Virginia and married her boyfriend.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/lisa-jakub-mrs-doubtfire_n_3368025.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment Lisa Jakub's Post-'Mrs. Doubtfire' Life: Former Child Star Blogs To Inform Us Of Her Whereabouts]</ref> Lisa graduated from the [[University of Virginia]] with a degree in Sociology in 2010.<ref>[http://ca.omg.yahoo.com/blogs/north-stars/mrs-doubtfire-star-lisa-jakub-reveals-why-she-152956455.html ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ star Lisa Jakub reveals why she left acting]</ref> Lisa is finishing her memoir.<ref>[http://www.parade.com/51353/michelechollow/former-child-star-trades-fame-for-happinessand-a-new-best-friend/ Former Child Star Trades Fame for Happiness—and a New Best Friend]</ref> |
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Lisa Jakub | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actress (1985 - 2001), Writer |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Website | http://lisajakub.net |
Lisa Jakub is a Canadian-American former child actress and writer. She is best known for her role as Lydie Hillard in in Mrs. Doubtfire.
Life and career
Jakub's first role was in the 1985 film Eleni. She later appeared in "Mrs. Doubtfire" with Robin Williams and Sally Field, played Sandra in Matinee, appeared in A Pig's Tale and Independence Day, The Beautician and the Beast and played the "inspiration" for Princess Leia in the short film George Lucas in Love. She starred in Picture Perfect (1995) and portrayed a bordello worker in the American Old West in Painted Angels (1997). After retiring from acting in 2001, Jakub moved to Virginia and married her boyfriend.[1] Lisa graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Sociology in 2010.[2] Lisa is finishing her memoir.[3]
Filmography
- Eleni (1985): Katis' Granddaughter
- The Right of People (1986 - TV film): Katie
- Kay O'Brien: Alison Villaneuva (1 episode; 1986)
- Christmas Eve (1986): Little Girl
- Friday the 13th: The Series: Kristen (1987)\Janine Carlson (1991)
- Once Upon a Giant (1988): Little Red Riding Hood
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Missy (1 episode, 1988)
- Emergency Room (1988): Angie Sertoli (1 episode, 1989)
- The Twilight Zone: Lisa Cranston (1 episode, 1989)
- The Phone Call (1989): Holly Henderson
- War of the Worlds: Julie (1 episode, 1990)
- Night Court: Barbie (1 episode, 1990)
- The Story Lady (1991): Alexandra Pollard
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993): Lydia "Lydie" Hillard
- Matinee (1993): Sandra
- A Child's Cry for Help (1994 - TV film): Amanda Spencer
- Picture Perfect (1995): J.J. Thomas
- Bermuda Triangle (1996 - TV film): Annie
- Independence Day (1996): Alicia Casse
- A Pig's Tale (1996): Tiffany
- The Beautician and the Beast (1997): Katrina Pochenko
- On the Edge of Innocence (1997-TV film): Ally Winthrop
- Painted Angels (1998): Georgie
- George Lucas in Love (1999): Marion
- Double Frame (2001): Tara
External links
- Lisa Jakub at IMDb
- Lisa Jakub at TV.com
- Lisa Jakub
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