Kristin Kreuk

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Biography

Prior to her turn on the series, Kreuk had limited screen exposure, save for a regular role on a Canadian drama, but "Smallville" vaulted her to the epicenter of young American viewership. Her feisty but vulnerable performance as Lana certainly helped to make her popular with that demographic, and she remained with the series for most of its network run before departing during its eighth season to try her hand at other roles. Kreuk met with …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Kristin Laura Kreuk on December 30, 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Career Milestones

2009

Nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Action Adventure

2009

Played the title character in "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li"

2004

Played a priestess in the Sci-Fi Channel miniseries, "Legend of Earthsea"

2004

Cast in the comedy "Eurotrip"

2002

Played the title role in "Snow White: The Fairest of Them All" (ABC)

2001

Starred as Clark Kent's love, Lana Lang on the WB's "Smallville"; left after the seventh season

2001

Made professional acting debut on the Canadian series, "Edgemont"

Began acting in high school stage productions