Arleen Sorkin — Actress (former), American

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Arleen Sorkin

Also known as Arleen Frances Sorkin

Actress (former)

Born: Oct 14, 1955
height: 5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type: Slim
nationality: American

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Career

Active 1983 – 2011

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About Arleen Sorkin

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American actress Arleen Sorkin was born in Washington, D.C., and spent nearly three decades in the entertainment industry, active from 1983 to 2011. She was best known as the inspiration for Harley Quinn and the first voice actress to portray her in Batman: The Animated Series. Starting at around 27 years old, she built a career that spanned both on-screen and voice work. From 1995 until her death in 2023 at age 67, she was married to TV producer Christopher Lloyd, and the couple had two sons. Sorkin passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, leaving behind a distinctive legacy in animation.

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Died: Thursday 24th of August 2023 (age 67)
Years Active: 1983-2011 (started around 27 years old; 28 years active)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Ethnicity: Caucasian

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Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue

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How did Arleen Sorkin become the inspiration for Harley Quinn?

Before voicing the character, Sorkin's own personality and appearance influenced the creation of Harley Quinn for Batman: The Animated Series, making her the first actress to bring the character to life.