Dana Delany is an American born American actress in film, television and theater. In the late 1980s, she had her starring role as Colleen McMurphy in the drama series China Beach which earned her multiple accolades, including 2 Emmy Awards. Recently, she is known for her work on the hit comedy series Desperate Housewives as well as the medical drama series Evidence
Like his smaller films, Delany also scored notable credits on the big screen, particularly in the comedy genre. His film credits include Masquerade, A Light Sleeper , House Keeper, Tombstone, Exit to Eden, Fly Away Home and many others.
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His birth was registered on March 13, 1956 in New York City. She has Irish and English ancestry and was raised Roman Catholic. She grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, where she spent most of her education. However, she completed her senior year of high school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. She was educated at Wesleyan University where she majored in drama.
After leaving college, Dana Delany found regular acting on soap operas as well as television commercials. She also starred in theater productions – both on Broadway. Delany finally landed her breakthrough role when she was cast as the lead in the drama series China Beach (1988–91). The talented actress portrayed lead character Colleen McMurphy throughout the show’s four seasons. Her portrayal earned her rave reviews, including 2 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and two Golden Globe Award nominations.
Following the success of China Beach, Delany continued to play regular roles in television, film, and theater. She kept very busy throughout the 90s and into the 2000s, taking part in several television films, feature films and Broadway shows. She has also performed notable voice roles, including that of Andrea Beaumont in the superhero animated film. Batman: Mask of Phantasm (1993). Delany also became known for portraying the role of Lois Lane in a series of animated television series including Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000), Justice League (2003-05), Justice League Unlimited (2004-06) and The Batman(2007). The talented actress also reprized her role as Lois Lane in the 2006 animated film Superman: Brain Attacks.
After starring in numerous short-lived television series, Dana Delany returned to primetime television in 2007 when she landed a spot in the main cast of the hit series. Desperate Housewives (2007-12). She portrayed the role of Katherine Mayfair from season 4 to season 6 of the series and she also returned for an appearance in the series finale in 2012. Delany’s huge small-screen work also includes the role lead of Dr. Megan Hunt in the medical drama. Evidence TV series (2011-13). She also played female lead character Crystal Harris in the 2 season long series The Hand of God (2014-17).
Net value
Dana Delany’s net worth is pegged to an estimate of $10 million. As expected, much of the actress’ wealth came from her long and successful performing career. The Hollywood star also has several lucrative ventures to his name and has enjoyed some seriously juicy endorsement deals over the years. Now in her 60s, the ageless actress doesn’t seem ready to slow down any time soon as she has remained as active as ever.
Family life, sister
Dana Delany is the second child of her parents Mary and Jack Delany. She was raised alongside an older brother, Sean Delany and a younger sister, Corey Delany. As the actress herself revealed, she chose to act after attending several Broadway shows with her family. The Hollywood star also considers her father, Jack, to be her biggest fan. Unfortunately, he died of pancreatic cancer in 1981.
Who is Dana Delany’s husband or boyfriend?
Dana Delany has never been married but has expressed interest in taking this major step in the near future. The gorgeous actress has never run out of dating options, however. In the early 1980s, she had a relationship with actor and children’s book author Treat Williams. She also had a brief romantic relationship with musician Don Henley (1987) and dated TV producer John Sacret Young (1990 – 1992).
Delany’s love life has become a mystery lately. The star could be single for now or she might have chosen to keep her current relationship out of the public eye.