Evangeline Lilly
Canadian actress in 'Lost' and 'Ant-Man'
Born
August 3rd, 1979
46 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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