Juliana Harkavy

Juliana Harkavy was born on New Year’s Day in New York City in 1985 and was raised in Los Angeles. Her artistic journey began at a young age, with early involvement in theater, film, and television from the age of nine. She cultivated a strong foundation in the arts, playing various musical instruments including piano, guitar, voice, and flute, and also engaged in writing music, stories, and poetry. Her passion for dance and athletics further developed a balanced craft that proved beneficial for physically demanding roles later in her career. Harkavy pursued formal training in theater at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, studying under the Meisner studio.

Harkavy’s professional trajectory includes significant roles across different genres. In film, she is recognized for her portrayal of Rebecca in Warner Bros.’ “Dolphin Tale” (2011) and its sequel “Dolphin Tale 2” (2014). She delivered an award-winning performance as rookie detective Jessica Loren in Magnolia Pictures’ horror film “Last Shift” (2014). Her television appearances include the role of ex-military survivor Alicia in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” (2013) and Sarah in NBC’s “Constantine” (2014). These roles established her presence in both film and television, showcasing her ability to adapt to varied character requirements.

A notable turning point in Harkavy’s career came with her role as Dinah Drake/The Black Canary on The CW’s “Arrow” (2017–2020), a character she also reprised in “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (2017–2020) and “The Flash” (2017). This role allowed her to demonstrate her capacity for depicting iconic comic book characters and solidified her status within a major television franchise. Her early work also includes Two Streets Entertainment’s “To Write Love on Her Arms” (2015). More recently, she was cast as a lead, Yvette Cabrera, in the ABC reboot of “LA Law,” signaling continued progression in her acting career.