Remembering Arleen Sorkin: The Beloved Original Harley Quinn Actor, Who Passed Away at 67

Summary

Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn, has passed away. Her talent was admired, and she was remembered as a truly wonderful person.

Sorkin's passing elicited heartfelt tributes from colleagues who had collaborated with her, such as Mark Hamill and James Gunn.

Tara Strong, who lent her voice to the beloved character Harley Quinn as well, acknowledged Sorkin as the driving force and soul behind this iconic persona.

Arleen Sorkin, the beloved actress and original voice of Harley Quinn, has sadly passed away. She is widely recognized for her remarkable portrayal in Batman: The Animated Series and her significant contribution to Days of Our Lives. From 1984 to 1990, Sorkin mesmerized audiences as Calliope Jones on the popular NBC soap opera, and she later made several appearances on the show until 2010.

According to THR, it has been confirmed that Sorkin's health issues led to her retirement from acting in 2004, with her final on-screen appearance being in the finale of Frasier. However, she continued her extraordinary voice work until 2011. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Lloyd, who is a producer for Frasier and co-creator of Modern Family, as well as their two sons, Eli and Owen. The news of Sorkin's passing has deeply saddened actors and directors who had the privilege of working with her, including Mark Hamill, James Gunn, Tara Strong, and Jim Cummings.

Tara Strong, who also voiced Harley Quinn in other projects, offered her tribute to Sorkin as “the inspiration & the heart & soul of this iconic character.” Her assessment isn't wrong.