Evangeline Lilly

Canadian actress in 'Lost' and 'Ant-Man'

Evangeline Lilly - Canadian actress in 'Lost' and 'Ant-Man'
Born

August 3rd, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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Born in 1979, an actress achieved recognition for roles in television and film. Gained prominence for portraying Kate Austen in the television series 'Lost', which aired from 2004 to 2010. Starred as Hope van Dyne in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably in 'Ant-Man' and its sequel 'Ant-Man and The Wasp'.

Portrayed Kate Austen in 'Lost'

Starred as Hope van Dyne in 'Ant-Man'

Appeared in 'Ant-Man and The Wasp'

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