Fellow voice actor Neil Kaplan shared the news of Arlin Sorkin’s death on social media (ComingSoon).
“I am heartbroken… Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn, has passed away. I loved her work as both HQ and as Calliope on Days of Our Lives.“
Arlene Sorkin His television career began in 1982, when he appeared Saturday Night Live. In 1987, he was part of the cast of the sitcom Duo, later called open housebefore appearing in series such as Dream On (1990) and Perry Mason (1992).
But above all, she became a sensation on the small screen playing Calliope Jones in the popular soap opera Days and Lives, a role she played from 1984 to 1990 and reprized several times, most recently in 2010. – host America’s Funniest People From 1990 to 1992.
She would eventually become a dubbing icon starting in 1992 with her role as Harley Quinn in the Batman animated series. And it was he who inspired the character, as it was his university friend Paul Dini who created the famous Joker page.
Arlene Sorkin She subsequently voiced Harley Quinn in The New Batman Adventures, Superman, Angel of Metropolis, Gotham Girls, Static Shock and Justice League, as well as several video games including Batman: Arkham Asylumand in Batman: The Next Generation: Return of the Joker (2000).
James Gunn and Mark Hamill respect him
Following the news of her death, DC co-director James Gunn took to Instagram to remember her.Arlene Sorkin (via Deadline).
“Rest in peace, Arlin Sorkin, the incredibly talented original voice of Harley Quinn who helped create a character so many of us love. Love to his family and friends“, he wrote.
Mark Hamill, who has given his iconic voice to the character of the Joker since 1992, paid tribute to his partner on social networks.
“Devastated to hear that we have lost the brilliant Arlin Sorkin. Not just a great talent, but a truly great person. I am grateful to not only work with him, but also to be his friend. My condolences to his family and friends.“
Arlene Sorkin He was 67 years old.
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