Dana Delany
Born: 1956-03-13 in New York City, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- The Union as Nicole
2023
- Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight as Self
2022
- Tulsa King as Margaret Devereaux
- Troy as Dee
2020
- Stars in the House as Self
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- The Other Two as Emily Overruled
- The Code as Colonel Eisa Turnbull
2018
- Mayans M.C. as Patricia Devlin
2017
- Literally, Right Before Aaron as Wendy (Allison's Mom)
2016
- Bull as Assistant US Attorney Sylvia Banner
2014
- Hand of God as Crystal Harris
2013
- Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox as Lois Lane (voice)
2012
- Freelancers as Lydia Vecchio
- Drunkboat as Eileen
2011
- Body of Proof as Dr. Megan Hunt
2010
- Firebreather as Margaret Rosenblatt (voice)
- Multiple Sarcasms as Annie
- Camp Hell as Patricia Leary
2009
- Castle as Jordan Shaw
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Annul Victory as Self
- PoliWood as Self
- A Beautiful Life as Anne
2008
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold as Vilsi Vaylar (voice)
- Route 30 as Amish Martha
2006
- Kidnapped as Ellie Cain
- Superman: Brainiac Attacks as Lois Lane (voice)
- James Ellroy: American Dog as Self
2005
- Related as Francesca Sorelli
- Kojak
- Getting to Know You as Marla
2004
- Desperate Housewives as Katherine Mayfair
- Boston Legal as Samantha Fleming
- Battlestar Galactica as Sesha Abinell
- The L Word as Senator Barbara Grisham
- The Batman as Lois Lane (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited as Loana (voice)
- Baby for Sale as Nathalie Johnson
2003
- Spin as Margaret
- Open House ... (Co-Executive Producer)
- A Time to Remember as Britt Calhoun
2002
- Conviction as Martha
- Presidio Med as Dr. Rae Brennan
- Mother Ghost as Karen Bennett
2001
- Justice League as Lois Lane (voice)
- Final Jeopardy as Alexandra Cooper
- Pasadena as Catherine McAllister
2000
- The Right Temptation as Anthea Farrow-Smith
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Carolyn Spencer
- Family Law as Mary Sullivan
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as Self - Guest
- Resurrection as Clare Miller
- Sirens as Sally Rawlings
1998
- Wide Awake as Mrs. Beal
- The Curve as Dr. Ashley
- The Patron Saint of Liars as Rose Cleardon Abbott
- Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples as Johtje Vos
- Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu as Herself - Actress
1997
- The View as Self
- The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest as Lois Lane (voice)
- True Women as Sarah McClure
1996
- Superman: The Animated Series as Lois Lane (voice)
- Fly Away Home as Susan Barnes
- Superman: The Last Son of Krypton as Lois Lane (voice)
- For Hope as Hope Altman
- Wing Commander Academy as Gwen 'Archer' Bowman
1995
- Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story as Margaret Sanger
- Live Nude Girls as Jill
1994
- Duckman as Dr. Susan Fox (voice)
- Exit to Eden as Lisa Emerson
- The Enemy Within as Betsy Corcoran
1993
- Intimate Portrait as Self
- Tombstone as Josephine
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm as Andrea Beaumont / Chimera (voice)
- Fallen Angels as Helen Fiske
- Donato and Daughter as Lt. Dena Donato
- Wild Palms as Grace Wyckoff
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- Light Sleeper as Marianne Jost
- The Larry Sanders Show as Dana Delany
- Housesitter as Becky Metcalf
1990
- A Promise to Keep as Jane Goodrich
- The Earth Day Special as Doctor
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self
- Masquerade as Anne Briscoe
- China Beach as Colleen McMurphy
- Moon Over Parador as Jenny
- Patty Hearst as Gelina
- China Beach: Pilot as Colleen McMurphy
1987
- thirtysomething
- Sweet Surrender as Georgia Holden
1986
- Liberty as Moya Trevor
- Where the River Runs Black as Sister Ana
- A Winner Never Quits as Nora
1985
- Moonlighting as Jillian Armstrong
- Almost You as Susan McCall
1984
- The Streets as Jeannie
- Threesome as Laura Shaper
1982
- Cheers as Susan Metheny
1981
- The Fan as Saleswoman in Record Store
1980
- Magnum, P.I. as Cynthia Farrell
1951
- Love of Life as Amy Russell
1944
- Golden Globe Awards as Self - Host / Nominee