Ellen Barkin is an American actress with a career spanning several decades; Barkin has significantly impacted the entertainment industry.

From her breakout role in the film “Diner” to her Tony Award-winning performance on Broadway, she has consistently showcased her versatility and remarkable acting skills.

Profile

• Full Name: Ellen Rona Barkin
• Date of Birth: April 16, 1954
• Age: 69 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 1.73cm
• Parents: Evelyn Barkin (mother), Sol Barkin (father)
• Siblings: George Barkin (brother)
• Spouses: 1. Gabriel Byrne (m. 1988; div. 1999), 2. Ronald Perelman (m. 2000; div. 2006)
• Children: 2
• Relationship Status: Divorced
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life & Education

Ellen Barkin, aged 69, was born in New York City on April 16, 1954. She grew up in The Bronx in a Jewish family with roots in Siberia and the Russian-Polish border.

Her mother, Evelyn, worked as a hospital administrator at Jamaica Hospital, while her father, Sol, was a chemical salesman.

Before graduating from Manhattan’s High School of Performing Arts, Barkin attended Parsons Junior High School in Flushing, New York.

Barkin’s passion for acting led her to pursue a double major in history and drama at Hunter College. She also honed her skills at New York City’s Actors Studio, dedicating ten years to studying acting before landing her first audition.

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Barkin’s determination and commitment to her craft paid off as she quickly made a name for herself in the industry.

Personal Life

Barkin’s romantic history includes two marriages. Her first marriage was to actor Gabriel Byrne, with whom she shares two children: Jack Daniel and Romy Marion.

The couple separated in 1993 and officially divorced in 1999, though they maintain a close relationship. Barkin went on to marry billionaire businessman Ronald Perelman in 2000, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2006.

Career

Ellen Barkin’s career took off with her breakthrough role in the 1982 film “Diner,” directed by Barry Levinson.

She received critical acclaim for her performance and continued to impress audiences with her roles in films such as “Tender Mercies,” “Eddie and the Cruisers,” and “The Big Easy.”

In addition to her film career, Barkin has made notable appearances in off-Broadway plays, showcasing her talent on the stage.

She received widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dr. Brookner in the Broadway production of “The Normal Heart,” for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play in 2011.

Barkin’s success extends to the small screen as well. She has appeared in television movies like “Before Women Had Wings,” for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award, and has had recurring roles in popular series such as “Animal Kingdom” and “The New Normal.”

Net Worth

Ellen Barkin has amassed a net worth of approximately $10 million through her successful acting career and various ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @ellenbarkin
• Twitter handle: @EllenBarkin

Filmography

• Diner
• Tender Mercies
• Eddie and the Cruisers
• The Big Easy
• Sea of Love
• Switch
• This Boy’s Life
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
• Ocean’s Thirteen
• The Cobbler