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.
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Filmography
all 101
Movies 58
TV Shows 43
self 9
Voice 4
Producer 1
Herself
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight (2023)
Movie
Margaret Devereaux
Tulsa King (2022)
TV
7
Dee
Troy (2022)
Movie
Edith Roosevelt
The American Guest (2021)
TV
Colonel Glenn Turnbull
The Code (2019)
TV
Emily Overruled
The Other Two (2019)
TV
Patricia Devlin
Mayans M.C. (2018)
TV
6.67
Wendy (Allison's Mom)
Literally, Right Before Aaron (2017)
Movie
Assistant US Attorney Sylvia Banner
Bull (2016)
TV
5.64
Julie Crystal
The Comedians (2015)
TV
3.5
Crystal Harris
Hand of God (2014)
TV
Lois Lane
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
Movie
5.39
Lydia Vecchio
Freelancers (2012)
Movie
Megan Hunt
Body of Proof (2011)
TV
Margaret Rosenblatt
Firebreather (2010)
Movie
Eileen
Drunkboat (2010)
Movie
Patricia Leary
Camp Hell (2010)
Movie
Annie
Multiple Sarcasms (2010)
Movie
Anne
A Beautiful Life (2009)
Movie
Self
PoliWood (2009)
Movie
Self
Annul Victory (2009)
Movie
Jordan Shaw
Castle (2009)
TV
6.96
Vilsi Vaylar (voice)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008)
TV
10
Amish Martha
Route 30 (2008)
Movie
Self
James Ellroy: American Dog (2006)
Movie
Ellie Cain
Kidnapped (2006)
TV
Lois Lane
Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006)
Movie
5.8
Francesca Sorelli
Related (2005)
TV
Kojak (2005)
TV
Marla
Getting to Know You (2005)
Movie
Sesha Abinell
Battlestar Galactica (2004)
TV
6.18
Samantha Fleming
Boston Legal (2004)
TV
5.81
Katherine Mayfair
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
8.75
Lois Lane (voice)
The Batman (2004)
TV
9
Lois Lane (voice) / Loana (voice)
Justice League Unlimited (2004)
TV
10
Nathalie Johnson
Baby for Sale (2004)
Movie
Senator Barbara Grisham
The L Word (2004)
TV
7.67
Britt Calhoun
A Time to Remember (2003)
Movie
Margaret
Spin (2003)
Movie
Co-Executive Producer
Open House (2003)
Movie
Martha
Conviction (2002)
Movie
Dr. Rae Brennan
Presidio Med (2002)
TV
Karen Bennett
Mother Ghost (2002)
Movie
Lois Lane (voice) / Lois Lane / Maggie Sawyer (voice)
Justice League (2001)
TV
6.09
Catherine McAllister
Pasadena (2001)
TV
Alexandra Cooper
Final Jeopardy (2001)
Movie
Anthea Farrow-Smith
The Right Temptation (2000)
Movie
Sally Rawlings
Sirens (1999)
Movie
Carolyn Spencer
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV
6.19
Family Law (1999)
TV
Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999)
TV
Clare Miller
Resurrection (1999)
Movie
Cat Fonifam
The Outfitters (1999)
Movie
Lois Lane
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1998)
Movie
6.33
Johtje Vos (segment "Aart and Johtje Vos")
Rescuers: Stories of Courage – Two Couples (1998)
Movie
Self - Actress
Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu (1998)
Movie
Rose Cleardon Abbott
The Patron Saint of Liars (1998)
Movie
Mrs. Beal
Wide Awake (1998)
Movie
Dr. Ashley
Dead Man's Curve (1998)
Movie
Self
The View (1997)
TV
5.5
Sarah McClure
True Women (1997)
TV
6
Hope Altman
For Hope (1996)
Movie
Gwen 'Archer' Bowman
Wing Commander Academy (1996)
TV
Susan Barnes
Fly Away Home (1996)
Movie
Lois Lane
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996)
Movie
5
Lois Lane
Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
TV
4.86
Jill
Live Nude Girls (1995)
Movie
Margaret Sanger
Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story (1995)
Movie
Lisa
Exit to Eden (1994)
Movie
4.33
Anne Williams
Texan (1994)
Movie
Betsy Corcoran
The Enemy Within (1994)
Movie
Duckman (1994)
TV
6
Andrea Beaumont
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
Movie
5.12
Josephine Marcus
Tombstone (1993)
Movie
3.2
Self
Intimate Portrait (1993)
TV
Lt. Dena Donato
Donato and Daughter (1993)
Movie
Helen Fiske
Fallen Angels (1993)
TV
Grace Wyckoff
Wild Palms (1993)
TV
6
Marianne Jost
Light Sleeper (1992)
Movie
6
Dana Delany
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
TV
Becky
Housesitter (1992)
Movie
6.67
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
TV
5.75
Jane Goodrich
A Promise to Keep (1990)
Movie
Doctor
The Earth Day Special (1990)
Movie
Gelina
Patty Hearst (1988)
Movie
Jenny
Moon Over Parador (1988)
Movie
6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
TV
Colleen McMurphy
China Beach (1988)
TV
Anne Briscoe
Masquerade (1988)
Movie
thirtysomething (1987)
TV
1
Georgia Holden
Sweet Surrender (1987)
TV
Sister Ana
Where the River Runs Black (1986)
Movie
Moya Trevor
Liberty (1986)
Movie
Nora
A Winner Never Quits (1986)
Movie
Susan McCall
Almost You (1985)
Movie
Jillian Armstrong
Moonlighting (1985)
TV
5.99
Laura Shaper
Threesome (1984)
Movie
Jeannie
The Streets (1984)
Movie
Saleswoman in Record Store
The Fan (1981)
Movie
Magnum, P.I. (1980)
TV
5.61
Amy Russell
Love of Life (1951)
TV
Ratings
Average 6.1
Based on 1.53 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1951
1993
1999
1994
2023
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1956-03-13 (68 years old)
Birth NameDana Welles Delany
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsDana Welles Delany
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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