Dana Delany Biography: Age, Husband, Parents, Siblings, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Movies, Awards

Dana Delany is an actress who rose to fame through her portrayal of Colleen McMurphy in the ABC television drama “China Beach” from 1988 to 1991.

This role earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Delany has worked in television, film, and theater, and is also recognized for her voice acting, particularly as Lois Lane in “Superman: The Animated Series.”

Her career spans several decades and includes notable roles in “Desperate Housewives” and “Body of Proof,” making her a versatile and enduring figure in Hollywood.

Profile:

• Full name: Dana Welles Delany
• Date of birth: March 13, 1956
• Age: 68 years old 
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Parents: Mary Delany, Jack Delany
• Siblings: Sean Delany, Corey Delany
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Irish-American
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Dana Welles Delany is now 68 years old, having been born on March 13, 1956, in New York City. 

She grew up in a Roman Catholic household in Stamford, Connecticut, with her parents, Mary and Jack Delany, and her two siblings, Sean and Corey.

Dana’s ethnicity is Irish-American.

Her early education was at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where she was one of the first girls to attend the prestigious institution.

She graduated in 1974 and went on to study at Wesleyan University, where she earned her degree in theater in 1978.

Delany‘s academic background in theater laid a strong foundation for her future career in acting.

Personal Life

Dana Delany has never been married and does not have children.

Delany has had relationships with several notable figures in the past, but she remains single at the moment.

Despite her high-profile career, she has managed to maintain a level of privacy about her romantic life, preferring to focus on her professional achievements and personal growth.

Career

Dana Delany began her career with small roles in soap operas such as “Love of Life” and “As the World Turns” in the early 1980s.

Her breakthrough came with “China Beach,” where her role as Colleen McMurphy garnered critical acclaim and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

In the 1990s, she transitioned to film, starring in movies like “Tombstone” and “Exit to Eden.”

She also became known for her voice work as Lois Lane in “Superman: The Animated Series.”

In the 2000s, Delany continued her television success with roles in “Desperate Housewives” and “Body of Proof.”

Awards

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1989, 1992)
• Golden Globe Award nominations
• Prism Award (2009)

Net Worth

Dana Delany’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.

She has accumulated her wealth through her extensive career in television, film, and theater, as well as voice acting.

Social Media

• Instagram: @danadelany
• Twitter: @DanaDelany

Filmography

• A Promise to Keep
• Light Sleeper
• Housesitter
• Fly Away Home
• Wild Palms
• Exit to Eden
• Donato and Daughter
• Tombstone
• Live Nude Girls
• Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story
• True Women
• Wide Awake
• Pasadena
• Presidio Med
• Kidnapped
• Desperate Housewives
• Body of Proof
• Hand of God