
Dana Welles Delany was born on March 13, 1956, in New York City and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Dana knew early in life that she wanted to be an actress. Following graduation from Wesleyan University, this tall (5'7") beauty moved to New York and developed her skills working in daytime television and theater. Dana starred in the Broadway show "A Life" and received critical acclaim in a number of off-Broadway productions as well. Her role in Nicholas Kazan's controversial "Bloodmoon" in New York led her to Hollywood. Dana acted in a number of TV series, working steadily until she could get her own starring vehicle. That happened in 1988 when Dana became identified with Army nurse Colleen McMurphy in ABC TV's critically acclaimed series China Beach (1988), the role earning her three Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards as Best Actress.Dana moved on to movies and eventually started getting starring roles in films, such as Exit to Eden (1994). With over a dozen TV and movie projects within the last few years, Dana is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 6 nominations.
The Comedians | Unknown | 2015-04-09 |
Hand of God | Crystal Harris 20 episodes, 2014-2017 | 2014-08-28 |
Body of Proof | Megan Hunt 42 episodes, 2011-2013 | 2011-01-25 |
Castle | Unknown | 2009 |
Watch What Happens: Live | Unknown | 2009-06-16 |
The Wendy Williams Show | Unknown | 2008-05-14 |
Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Unknown | 2008-11-14 |
Kidnapped | Ellie Cain 13 episodes, 2006-2007 | 2006-09-13 |
Battlestar Galactica | Unknown | 2005-01-14 |
Related | Unknown | 2005-05-24 |
Dancing with the Stars | Unknown | 2005-06-01 |
"Justice League" Question Authority | Lois Lane | 2005-06-25 |
The Batman | Unknown | 2004-09-11 |
The L Word | Unknown | 2004-01-18 |
Desperate Housewives | Unknown | 2004-10-03 |
Boston Legal | Unknown | 2004-10-03 |
Justice League | Unknown | 2001-11-17 |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Unknown | 1999-09-20 |
Men in Black: The Series | Unknown | 1997-10-11 |
The View | Unknown | 1997-08-11 |
Superman: The Animated Series | Lois Lane 44 episodes, 1996-2000 | 1996-09-06 |
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man | Unknown | 1994-01-01 |
Wild Palms | Grace Wyckoff 5 episodes, 1993 | 1993-05-16 |
The Larry Sanders Show | Unknown | 1992-08-15 |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Unknown | 1992-05-25 |
China Beach | Colleen McMurphy 62 episodes, 1988-1991 | 1988-04-26 |
Thirtysomething | Unknown | 1987-09-29 |
Moonlighting | Unknown | 1985-03-03 |
Jeopardy! | Unknown | 1984-09-10 |
Cheers | Unknown | 1982-09-30 |
Magnum, P.I. | Unknown | 1980-12-11 |