Lisa Jakub

Lisa Jakub, Canadian actress

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Born: December 27, 1978
Age in 2026: 48
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Birth year: 1978

About Lisa Jakub

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). Jakub's first role was as Katis' Granddaughter in the 1985 film Eleni. Jakub graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in sociology in 2010.

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Lisa Jakub timeline

1985Jakub's first role was as Katis' Granddaughter in the 1985 film Eleni.
2010Jakub graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in sociology in 2010.

The world when Lisa Jakub was born

Lisa Jakub was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

#1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
Top movieThe Deer Hunter
Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Lisa Jakub's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1978	2026
Gas	$0.63	$3.45/gal
Average home	$55,700	$435,000
Average income	$17,730	$67,500
Minimum wage	$2.65	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$2.34	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.15	$0.73
Population	222.6M	341 million

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