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 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 (5'6") 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 four Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards as Best Actress.Dana moved on to movies and eventually started getting starring roles in films such as Tombstone. With over a dozen TV and movie projects within the last few years, Dana is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.
Bio:
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 (5'6") 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 four Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards as Best Actress.Dana moved on to movies and eventually started getting starring roles in films such as Tombstone. With over a dozen TV and movie projects within the last few years, Dana is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.
Tivia:
Speaks Gaeilge (traditional language of Ireland).Her great-grandfather invented the Delany valve, a flushing device still in use in toilets to this day.Turned down the role of "Carrie Bradshaw" on Sex and the City (1998). The part went to Sarah Jessica Parker.Has played the same character (Lois Lane) in three different series: Superman: The Animated Series (1996), Justice League (2001) and The Batman (2004).Although she is from New York City and is a stage-trained actress, she admitted in an interview that she prefers film and television work to stage work.Since the mid-1990s she has been serving on the board of Scleroderma Research Foundation, and is involved in the campaign to find a cure.She was the voice of two superheroes' girlfriends: Andrea Beaumount, girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993); and Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series (1996).When she moved to New York City in the 1970s, she worked as a cocktail waitress while waiting for her big break.Original choice for the role of "Bree" on Desperate Housewives (2004). Role went to her friend, Marcia Cross. They both appeared on Cheers (1982), but on different episodes.On 3/18/81 her father, who was her biggest fan, died from pancreatic cancer.Her mother is related to Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles.In 1991 was chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.Graduated from Wesleyan University.One of "People" magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World 2011.Starred in Desperate Housewives (2004) (2004-2012), alongside Teri Hatcher, with whom she shares the role of "Lois Lane". Both women also played the love interest of James Denton, who played the role of Lois Lane's love interest, Clark Kent/Superman in All-Star Superman (2011).Auditioned to play "Jade Butterfield" in Endless Love (1981), and got the part. However, director Franco Zeffirelli turned her down because she wasn't a major movie star at the time, so Brooke Shields was cast instead.Her first and last names are quoted in the final rhyme to the Animaniacs (1993) theme song.Has an older brother, Sean Delany, and a younger sister, Corey Delany.Attended Phillips Academy Andover for her senior year of high school.Attended Stamford, Connecticut, public schools until her senior year in high school. |
| Name: |
Dana Delany |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
160 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:06:10 |
| Height: |
5' 6' (1.68 m) |
| Biography: |
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\'6\") beauty moved to New York |
| Trivia: |
Speaks Gaeilge (traditional language of Ireland).Her great-grandfather invented the Delany valve, a flushing device still in use in toilets to this day.Turned down the role of "Carrie Bradshaw" on Sex and the City (1998). The part went to Sarah Jessica Parker.Has played the same character (Lois Lane) in three different series: Superman: The Animated Series (1996), Justice League (2001) and The Batman (2004).Although she is from New York City and is a stage-trained actress, she admitted in an interview that she prefers film and television work to stage work.Since the mid-1990s she has been serving on the board of Scleroderma Research Foundation, and is involved in the campaign to find a cure.She was the voice of two superheroes' girlfriends: Andrea Beaumount, girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993); and Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series (1996).When she moved to New York City in the 1970s, she worked as a cocktail waitress while waiting for her big break.Original choice for the role of "Bree" on Desperate Housewives (2004). Role went to her friend, Marcia Cross. They both appeared on Cheers (1982), but on different episodes.On 3/18/81 her father, who was her biggest fan, died from pancreatic cancer.Her mother is related to Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles.In 1991 was chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.Graduated from Wesleyan University.One of "People" magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World 2011.Starred in Desperate Housewives (2004) (2004-2012), alongside Teri Hatcher, with whom she shares the role of "Lois Lane". Both women also played the love interest of James Denton, who played the role of Lois Lane's love interest, Clark Kent/Superman in All-Star Superman (2011).Auditioned to play "Jade Butterfield" in Endless Love (1981), and got the part. However, director Franco Zeffirelli turned her down because she wasn't a major movie star at the time, so Brooke Shields was cast instead.Her first and last names are quoted in the final rhyme to the Animaniacs (1993) theme song.Has an older brother, Sean Delany, and a younger sister, Corey Delany.Attended Phillips Academy Andover for her senior year of high school.Attended Stamford, Connecticut, public schools until her senior year in high school. |
| Trademarks: |
Red hair
Known for playing independent, free-spirited women with a sarcastic sense of humor |
| Quotes: |
If you put Willem Dafoe, Liam Neeson and James Woods in a room together, there wouldn't be room for anyone else.
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[describing to David Letterman her eccentric family's devotion to their patriarch's invention of the Delany flush valve] My grandfather used to say, "It may be shit to you, but it's our bread and butter."
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When you do a nude scene with an actor, he sometimes gets an erection if he's into the scene. It's sort of a compliment, isn't it?
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I love being on stage or in front of the camera. My work brings me a lot of joy. It helps me figure out who I am. I'm really lucky that I get to make a living at acting.
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I love to talk dirty during sex. I've been told to shut up before. |
| Salaries: |
Body of Proof (2011) - $150,000 (per episode) |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
1984: TV commercial for Wisk detergent.
Stage: Starred in "A Life" on Broadway.
Stage: Starred in "Bloodmoon" on Broadway. |
| Children: |
No Children |
| Parents: |
Mary Delaney
Jack Delany |
| Relatives: |
Sean Delany (Sibling)
Corey Delany (Sibling) |
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