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Dana Delany

Dana Delany
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Birth nameDana Welles Delany
Birth dateMarch 13, 1956(age 56)
Place of birthNew York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActress, producer

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Dana Welles Delany (born March 13, 1956) is an American film, stage, and television actress, producer, host and health activist.

After various roles in the early career, Delany garnered her first leading role in 1987 in the short-lived NBC sitcom Sweet Surrender and achieved wider fame in 1988 � 1991 as Colleen McMurphy on the ABC television show China Beach, for which she won two Emmy Awards. She received further recognition for her performances in the films Light Sleeper (1992), Tombstone (1993), Exit to Eden (1994), The Margaret Sanger Story (1995), Fly Away Home (1996), True Women (1997) and Wide Awake (1998). Since the mid-1990s, Delany has served on the board of the Scleroderma Research Foundation.

In 2000s she returned to television with a string of short-lived television series beginning with Pasadena (2001), Presidio Med (2002 � 2003), and Kidnapped (2006-2007). From 2007 to 2010 Delany played Katherine Mayfair on the ABC series Desperate Housewives. She is currently in the lead role as Megan Hunt on the ABC drama series Body of Proof.

Delany is also a voice-actress. She played Lois Lane in the DC Animated Universe as well as the television series The Batman. In an interview, she said she loves to play "complicated characters". Delany has been active in film, television, and stage since the late 1970s.

Dana Delany Video

Music video. Desperate Housewives - Robin ( Garbage - Cherry Lips ( Go, Baby, Go! ) ) Julie Benz Marcia Cross Teri Hatcher Eva Longoria Parker Ricardo Chavira Doug Savant Dana Delany Mason Cotton
3.25 min. | 4.67 user rating		 Lesbian scenes from Desperate Housewives or other work of our DH. Cenas lésbicas de Desperate Housewives ou outro trabalho de nossas Donas de casa desesperadas. Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo) and Marcia Cross (Bree Hodge); Teri Hatcher (Susan) and another actress; Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria (Gabby Solis); Eva Longoria and another actress; Dana Delany and Julie Benz (as Katherine and Robin).
1.83 min. | 4.34 user rating		 first let me just say, that DamandGirl51 made a video with kidnapped clips to the same song. I'm not stealing from her or anyone else. No copy right intended. I made this because i love Dana's work in the series,and i thought the song fit perfect. Dana Delany is an amazing actress, she did a great job in Kidnapped ENJOY :D
3.52 min. | 4.46 user rating		 An extended version of Dana Delany's mammogram from the show. To learn more about preventative procedures and how you can support the cause, visit our website at www.standup2cancer.org
3.52 min. | 4.77 user rating		 Dana Delany - China Beach - I fell in body-of-proof.com
4.80 min. | 4.88 user rating
Now on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download! More info at www.Image-Entertainment.com Gabriel Richmond has it all a great career, a devoted best friend and a loving wife and daughter then why is he so miserable? Witty, probing and emotionally honest, MULTIPLE SARCASMS is an average guys search for whats missing from his perfect life. To figure it all out, Gabe writes an autobiographical stage play to help reveal what matters most and maybe find the love that was right under his nose all along. An incredible all-star cast including Oscar winner* Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People, TVs Leverage), Academy Award-winner** Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), Dana Delany (TVs Desperate Housewives), Mario Van Peebles (TVs Damages) and Academy Award-nomineeâ  Stockard Channing (Six Degrees of Separation) fuels this fresh look of what it takes to find real happiness.
2.55 min. | 4.26 user rating		 Bette takes on Capitol Hill. This is a great Bette moment. I included the scenes afterwards with Senator Grisham (Dana Delany). I love Dana Delany. She is one of my all-time favorite actresses. She's incredible. Love her.
8.05 min. | 4.86 user rating		 HouseSitter (1992) starring Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Dana Delany, Julie Harris, Donald Moffat, Peter MacNicol directed by Frank Oz www.themoviescene.co.uk
1.67 min. | 4.78 user rating		 Dana Delany leggy interview from celebskinblog.blogspot.com
3.43 min. | 4.78 user rating		 A great Bette scene as she speaks at the senate hearing, and later a flirtatious evening with Senator Grisham (played by Dana Delany). And the heartbreaking "The only thing I want more than you right now is for my girlfriend to want me like you do."
8.72 min. | 4.83 user rating

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Body of Proof Preview: What's Ahead? - TV Fanatic Tweet this news
TV Fanatic--The network will continue to push the -Dana Delany- drama, too, actually airing two episodes in three nights next week. The first takes place Sunday night; the second on Tuesday, April 5. Get a look at what's to come via the following vid - Date : Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:20:20 GMT+00:00
Five questions with Body of Proof's Dana Delany - WIS Tweet this news
WIS---Dana Delany- is returning to ABC with Body of Proof, where she works on dead people. After a car accident hinders her ability to operate, Dr. Megan Hunt is forced to start a new career as a coroner. Delany dishes on the new medical ... - Date : Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:07:26 GMT+00:00
Tuesday Watch List: Dana-mite! - NBC Chicago (blog) Tweet this news
NBC Chicago (blog)--LET'S GO! BODY OF PROOF - 10:00PM (ABC) The always delightful -Dana Delany- (“China Beach,” “Desperate Housewives,” the throwaway love interest in “Tombstone”) gets her own hourlong drama premiering tonight. Delany pla - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:02:05 GMT+00:00
'Body of Proof' Review: Can ABC Revive Their Dying Line Up? - BU Quad Tweet this news
BU Quad--Tuesday night, ABC premiered a new medical drama series, Body of Proof, starring -Dana Delany-. The show takes place in Philadelphia and follows the life of main character Dr. Megan Hunt, played by Delany. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:00:51 GMT+00:00
Dana Delany deserves better than 'Body of Proof' - Chicago Sun-Times Tweet this news
Chicago Sun-Times--Dr. Megan Hunt (-Dana Delany-) investigates the case of a jogger's body found floating in a river in “Body of Proof.” -Dana Delany- deserves a lifetime achievement award for capturing our ... - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:00:57 GMT+00:00
TV tonight: 'Body of Proof' - Lansing State Journal Tweet this news
Lansing State Journal--Still, it benefits immensely from casting -Dana Delany-, who started her professional career at the Augusta Barn Theatre; she makes Hunt a smart, arrogant and belatedly caring person. It also benefits from Nicholas Bishop (" - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:35:41 GMT+00:00
Dana Delany's 'Nerdy' New Character - ABC News Tweet this news
ABC News--TV chef at first denied a sick boy's wish to cook with her but then made time.--- - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:53:26 GMT+00:00
Jeff Korbelik: 'Camelot,' 'Chaos' worth checking out - Lincoln Journal Star Tweet this news
Lincoln Journal Star--Here's a quick rundown: "Body of Proof," ABC, 9 pm Tuesday -- -Dana Delany- leaves the comfy confines of Wisteria Lane on "Desperate Housewives" to star in her own drama. She plays a feisty ne - Date : Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:37:14 GMT+00:00
Dana Delany in 'Body of Proof' - Newsday (subscription) Tweet this news
Newsday (subscription)--WHAT IT'S ABOUT Dr. Megan Hunt (-Delany-) was chief of neurosurgery at a prominent Philadelphia hospital when her husband left her and took custody of their 7-year-old daughter. Then, the coup de grace: A car accident ... - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:22:54 GMT+00:00
Critic's picks: March 27-April 2 - Minneapolis Star Tribune Tweet this news
Minneapolis Star Tribune--Fortunately, -Dana Delany- is a bona fide star who brings life to her brittle character, which is best described as "House" in heels. Delany breaks down a few too many times in the pilot, but I have a hunch that - Date : Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:21:49 GMT+00:00

2010s: New series and movies : Work as Lois Lane
Year Film/play/TV/other Role Other notes
1974 South Pacific Nellie Forbush Musical at Phillips Academy
1978 Ryan's Hope Ryan's bar patron
1979 Love of Life Amy Russell
1980 A Life Broadway play
1981 The Fan Saleswoman in record store
As the World Turns Hayley Wilson Hollister
1983 Wisk detergent Lady in an elevator TV commercial (opposite Tom McBride)
Blood Moon Innocent pre-med student Off-broadway production by Nicholas Kazan
1984 Almost You Susan McCall
Threesome Laura Shaper
The Streets Jeannie
1985 Moonlighting Jillian Armstrong "Knowing Her," episode 206
Magnum, P.I. Cynthia Farrell Episodes 7.1, 7.2, 7.19
1986 A Winner Never Quits Nora
Where the River Runs Black Sister Ana
Liberty Moya Trevor
1987 Sweet Surrender Georgia Holden
1988 Patty Hearst Gelina
Masquerade Anne Briscoe
Moon over Parador Jenny
thirtysomething Eve South by Southeast season 1, episode 10
China Beach Colleen McMurphy 62 episodes 1988 � 1991
1990 A Promise to Keep Jane Goodrich
1992 Light Sleeper Marianne
Housesitter Becky Metcalf
Cheers Susan Metheny Season 11, episode 11
1993 Wild Palms Grace Wyckoff
Donato and Daughter Lieutenant Dena Donato
Tombstone Josephine Marcus
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Andrea Beaumont (voice)
1994 The Enemy Within  Betsy Corcoran
Exit to Eden Lisa Emerson
Texan 
1995 Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story Margaret Sanger
Live Nude Girls' Jill
Fallen Angels Helen Fiske
Translations Maire Broadway play (short-lived)
1996 Superman: The Animated Series Lois Lane (voice) (43 episodes 1996 � 2000)
Fly Away Home Susan Barnes
The Adventures of Mowgli Bagheera (voice) English version
For Hope Hope Altman
Wing Commander Academy Gwen Archer Bowman (voice) 13 episodes
1997 True Women Sarah Ashby McClure
Spy Game Honey Trapp Season 1, episode 4
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Dr. Susan Fox (voice)
1998 Wide Awake Mrs. Beal
The Curve Dr. Ashley
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples Johtje Vos
The Patron Saint of Liars Rose Cleardon Abbott
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest Lois Lane (voice)
Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu Documentary
1999 Outfitters Cat Bonfaim
Sirens Sally Rawlings
Resurrection Clare Miller
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story Elaine Gunn
2000 The Right Temptation Anthea Farrow-Smith
Dinner With Friends Beth Stage; Pulitzer-prize script
2001 Final Jeopardy Alexandra Cooper Delany was actor, co-executive producer
Family Law Mary Sullivan Episode "Safe At Home"
Pasadena Catherine McAllister 13 episodes (2001 � 2002)
2002 Conviction Martha
Mother Ghost Karen Bennett
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips Lois Lane (voice)
Presidio Med Dr. Rae Brennan 13 episodes
2003 Intimate Portrait: Dana Delany Herself
Justice League Lois Lane (voice) (10 episodes 2003 � 2005)
Spin Margaret Swift-Bejarano
A Time to Remember Britt Calhoun aka "Turning Homeward"
Much Ado About Nothing Beatrice Stage, San Diego
2004 Baby for Sale Nathalie Johnson
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Carolyn Spencer "Obscene", episode 603
Justice League Unlimited Loana (voice) "For the Man who has Everything"
Boston Legal Samantha Fleming 1 episode
2005 Related Francesca Sorelli Season 1, episodes 7,18
Getting to Know You Marla
Kojak Kate McNeil
2006 Battlestar Galactica Sesha Abinell
Superman: Brainiac Attacks Lois Lane Voice
The Woman with the Hungry Eyes Theda Bara Voice
Kidnapped Ellie Cain 13 episodes (2006 � 2007)
The L Word Senator Barbara Grisham
Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany Host Documentary
2007 Drunkboat Eileen
The Batman Lois Lane Voice (2 episodes)
Life on the Refrigerator Door Narrator Audio book by Alice Kuipers
2007 � 2010 Desperate Housewives Katherine Mayfair Series regular (3 seasons; 64 episodes)
2008 Route 30 Amish Martha
Flying Lessons Jeanne
2009 Multiple Sarcasms Annie
A Beautiful Life Anne
Camp Hope Patricia
PoliWood Herself Documentary
Annul Victory Herself Documentary
2010 Castle Agent Jordan Shaw 2 episodes; season 2, episodes 17 � 18
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vilsi Vaylar voice
Firebreather Margaret voice
2011-present Body of Proof Dr. Megan Hunt Series regular
2011 Television Academy Honors Host
2012 Freelancers Filming

2010s: New series and movies : Work as Lois Lane
Year Result Award Category Film or series
1989 Won Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series China Beach
1990 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series China Beach
1991 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series China Beach
1992 Won Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series China Beach
2001 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Family Law
1990 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-series drama China Beach
1991 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-series drama China Beach
1989 Won Q Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series China Beach
1990 Won Q Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series China Beach
1991 Won Q Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series China Beach
2009 Won Prism Best Performance in a Comedy Series Desperate Housewives
2008 Nominated Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Desperate Housewives
2009 Nominated Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Desperate Housewives
1998 Won Lone Star Film & Television Best TV Actress True Women
2007 Nominated TV Land Award Lady you love to watch fight for her life in a movie of the week Movie of the week

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Drama Series

Michael Learned (1976) * Lindsay Wagner (1977) * Sada Thompson (1978) * Mariette Hartley (1979) * Barbara Bel Geddes (1980) * Barbara Babcock (1981) * Michael Learned (1982) * Tyne Daly (1983) * Tyne Daly (1984) * Tyne Daly (1985) * Sharon Gless (1986) * Sharon Gless (1987) * Tyne Daly (1988) * Dana Delany (1989) * Patricia Wettig (1990) * Patricia Wettig (1991) * Dana Delany (1992) * Kathy Baker (1993) * Sela Ward (1994) * Kathy Baker (1995) * Kathy Baker (1996) * Gillian Anderson (1997) * Christine Lahti (1998) * Edie Falco (1999) * Sela Ward (2000)



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