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Dana Delany
- Born
- (age 70)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 112 titles
Biography
Dana Welles Delany (born March 13, 1956) is a multi-award winning American film, stage, and television actress. She is known for her role sas Colleen McMurphy on the ABC's China Beach (1988–1991), Katherine Mayfair on Desperate Housewives (2007–2010), Megan Hunt on Body of Proof (2011–present) and, as a voice-actress, 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.
Signature work
Known For
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Tulsa King
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Tombstone
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Castle
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Desperate Housewives
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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
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Battlestar Galactica
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
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The Union
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Justice League Unlimited
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The L Word
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Mayans M.C.
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Cheers
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Justice League
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Fly Away Home
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The Batman
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Housesitter
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Magnum, P.I.
Acting credits 111
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Basics of Philosophy Film | Gloria |
| 2024 | The Union Film | Nicole |
| 2023 | Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight Film | Self |
| 2022 | Tulsa King TV | Margaret Devereaux (39 ep) |
| 2022 | Troy Film | Dee |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2019 | The Code TV | Eisa Turnbull (12 ep) |
| 2019 | The Other Two TV | Emily Overruled (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Mayans M.C. TV | Patricia Devlin (4 ep) |
| 2017 | Literally, Right Before Aaron Film | Wendy (Allison's Mom) |
| 2016 | Bull TV | Sylvia Banner (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Hand of God TV | Crystal Harris (20 ep) |
| 2013 | Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Film | Lois Lane (voice) |
| 2012 | Steve Harvey TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Freelancers Film | Lydia Vecchio |
| 2012 | Drunkboat Film | Eileen |
| 2011 | Body of Proof TV | Megan Hunt (42 ep) |
| 2010 | Firebreather Film | Margaret Rosenblatt (voice) |
| 2010 | The Talk TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Camp Hell Film | Patricia Leary |
| 2010 | Multiple Sarcasms Film | Annie |
| 2009 | A Beautiful Life Film | Anne |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2009 | PoliWood Film | Self |
| 2009 | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Jeopardy Contestant (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Annul Victory Film | Self |
| 2009 | Castle TV | Jordan Shaw (2 ep) |
| 2008 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold TV | Vilsi Vaylar (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Route 30 Film | Amish Martha |
| 2006 | James Ellroy: American Dog Film | Self |
| 2006 | Kidnapped TV | Ellie Cain (13 ep) |
| 2006 | Superman: Brainiac Attacks Film | Lois Lane (voice) |
| 2005 | Related TV | Francesca Sorelli (2 ep) |
| 2005 | Kojak TV | (2 ep) |
| 2005 | Getting to Know You Film | Marla |
| 2004 | Battlestar Galactica TV | Sesha Abinell (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Boston Legal TV | Samantha Fleming (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Katherine Mayfair (64 ep) |
| 2004 | The Batman TV | Lois Lane (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | Loana (voice), Lois Lane (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Baby for Sale Film | Nathalie Johnson |
| 2004 | The L Word TV | Barbara Grisham (1 ep) |
| 2003 | A Time to Remember Film | Britt Calhoun |
| 2003 | Spin Film | Margaret |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest (4 ep) |
| 2002 | Conviction Film | Martha |
| 2002 | Presidio Med TV | Rae Brennan (16 ep) |
| 2002 | Mother Ghost Film | Karen Bennett |
| 2002 | The Making of 'Tombstone' Film | Self |
| 2001 | Justice League TV | Lois Lane (voice), Lois Lane / Maggie Sawyer (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Pasadena TV | Catherine McAllister (4 ep) |
| 2001 | Final Jeopardy Film | Alexandra Cooper |
| 2000 | The Right Temptation Film | Anthea Farrow-Smith |
| 1999 | Sirens Film | Sally Rawlings |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Carolyn Spencer (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Mary Sullivan (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Resurrection Film | Clare Miller |
| 1998 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples Film | Johtje Vos |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Open House Film | Co-Executive Producer |
| 2001 | Final Jeopardy Film | Executive Producer |