Evangeline Lilly - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 03, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Kate Austen in 'Lost', Hope van Dyne/The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Tauriel in 'The Hobbit' film series. |
Intro
Evangeline Lilly is a Canadian actress and author, best known for her role as Kate Austen in the acclaimed television series 'Lost'. She has also gained recognition for her performances in blockbuster films such as Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' series and Marvel's 'Ant-Man' franchise.
Early Life & Background
Evangeline Lilly was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. She was raised in British Columbia and attended the University of British Columbia, where she studied international relations. Before acting, she worked various jobs, including as a flight attendant.
Career Highlights
- Cast as Kate Austen in ABC's 'Lost' (2004–2010), earning a Golden Globe nomination.
- Starred as Tauriel in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' (2013) and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' (2014).
- Portrayed Hope van Dyne/The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in 'Ant-Man' (2015), 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' (2018), 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019), and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (2023).
- Authored the children's book series 'The Squickerwonkers'.
Trivia
- Lilly initially declined to audition for 'Lost' multiple times due to commitments in Canada.
- She has expressed a preference for privacy and has been selective about public appearances.
- Lilly temporarily retired from acting after 'Lost' to focus on writing and her personal life.
FAQs
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How old is Evangeline Lilly?
Evangeline Lilly is 45 years old.
When was Evangeline Lilly born?
Evangeline Lilly was born the 3 August 1979.
Where is Evangeline Lilly from?
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 3rd, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Dictator Francisco Macías Nguema of Equatorial Guinea is overthrown in a bloody coup d'état led by his nephew Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, marking a significant political transition in the country's history.
- Day of the week: August 3rd, 1979 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: The Tempest directed by Julie Taymor
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