| Lindsey Pearlman | |
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| Date of birth: | October 5, 1978 |
| Place of birth: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death: | February 18, 2022 |
| Place of death: | Runyon Canyon Park, Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death: | Overdose of sodium nitrite |
| Active: | 2013-2022 |
| Role: | Joy Fletcher |
| Show(s): | Chicago Justice (recurring) |
Lindsey Erin Pearlman (October 5, 1978 - February 18, 2022) was an American actress who portrayed Pathologist Joy Fletcher in Chicago Justice.
Biography and career[]
Lindsey Pearlman is a Chicago-bred actor. She was a recipient of the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role, for her work in the play "Never The Bridesmaid". A graduate of The Second City Conservatory, she has toured the world with Catharsis Productions' "Sex Signals", using improv and comedy to address the difficult issue of sexual assault on college campuses and military installations. She also toured the U.S. with Second City's production of "The Realish Housewives", in which Pearlman received much critical praise. Her other favorite onstage work includes Northlight Theatre's production of "The Mousetrap", A Red Orchid Theatre's production of "Trevor", and many more. Miss Pearlman is also an accomplished commercial actor, whose work can be seen in advertisements for Coors Light, T-Mobile, Sears, and many more. She is also an activist for both humans and animals.