Dana Delany
Acting1956New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Acting History
Future
The Basics of Philosophy
as Gloria
2025
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
2024
The Union
as Nicole
2023
The Other Two
TVas Emily Overruled• 1 eps
Mayans M.C.
TVas Patricia Devlin• 4 eps
2022
Troy
as Dee
Tulsa King
TVas Margaret Devereaux• 29 eps
2020
Stars in the House
TVas Self• 2 eps
2019
The Code
TVas Colonel Eisa Turnbull• 12 eps
2018
Bull
TVas Assistant US Attorney Sylvia Banner• 1 eps
2017
Literally, Right Before Aaron
as Wendy (Allison's Mom)
2014
Hand of God
TVas Crystal Harris• 20 eps
2013
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
as Lois Lane (voice)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
2012
Freelancers
as Lydia Vecchio
Drunkboat
as Eileen
2011
Body of Proof
TVas Dr. Megan Hunt• 42 eps
2010
Firebreather
as Margaret Rosenblatt (voice)
Camp Hell
as Patricia Leary
Multiple Sarcasms
as Annie
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
TVas Vilsi Vaylar (voice)• 1 eps
Castle
TVas Jordan Shaw• 2 eps
2009
2008
Route 30
as Amish Martha
2007
The Batman
TVas Lois Lane (voice)• 2 eps
Desperate Housewives
TVas Katherine Mayfair• 65 eps
2006
James Ellroy: American Dog
as Self
Superman: Brainiac Attacks
as Lois Lane (voice)
The L Word
TVas Senator Barbara Grisham• 1 eps
Kidnapped
TVas Ellie Cain• 13 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TVas Self• 3 eps
Battlestar Galactica
TVas Sesha Abinell• 1 eps
2005
Getting to Know You
as Marla
Related
TVas Francesca Sorelli• 2 eps
Justice League Unlimited
TVas Lois Lane (voice)• 3 eps
2004
Baby for Sale
as Nathalie Johnson
Boston Legal
TVas Samantha Fleming• 1 eps
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVas Carolyn Spencer• 1 eps
2003
Spin
as Margaret
A Time to Remember
as Britt Calhoun
Intimate Portrait
TVas Self• 1 eps
Justice League
TVas Lois Lane / Maggie Sawyer (voice)• 1 eps
Open House
Co-Executive Producer
2002
Conviction
as Martha
The Making of 'Tombstone'
as Self
Mother Ghost
as Karen Bennett
The View
TVas Self• 2 eps
Presidio Med
TVas Dr. Rae Brennan• 16 eps
2001
Final Jeopardy
as Alexandra Cooper
Pasadena
TVas Catherine McAllister• 4 eps
Family Law
TVas Mary Sullivan• 1 eps
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
Final Jeopardy
Executive Producer
2000
The Right Temptation
as Anthea Farrow-Smith
1999
Resurrection
as Clare Miller
Sirens
as Sally Rawlings
1998
The Curve
as Dr. Ashley
The Patron Saint of Liars
as Rose Cleardon Abbott
Wide Awake
as Mrs. Beal
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples
as Johtje Vos
Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu
as Herself - Actress
1997
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
as Lois Lane (voice)
True Women
TVas Sarah McClure• 2 eps
Duckman
TVas Dr. Susan Fox (voice)• 1 eps
1996
Fly Away Home
as Susan Barnes
For Hope
as Hope Altman
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
as Lois Lane (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
TVas Lois Lane (voice)• 54 eps
Wing Commander Academy
TVas Gwen 'Archer' Bowman• 13 eps
1995
Live Nude Girls
as Jill
Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story
as Margaret Sanger
Fallen Angels
TVas Helen Fiske• 1 eps
1994
Exit to Eden
as Lisa Emerson
The Enemy Within
as Betsy Corcoran
1993
Tombstone
as Josephine
Donato and Daughter
as Lt. Dena Donato
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
as Andrea Beaumont / Chimera (voice)
Wild Palms
TVas Grace Wyckoff• 5 eps
1992
Light Sleeper
as Marianne Jost
Housesitter
as Becky Metcalf
The Larry Sanders Show
TVas Dana Delany• 3 eps
Cheers
TVas Susan Metheny• 1 eps
1991
Golden Globe Awards
TVas Self - Host / Nominee• 1 eps
1990
A Promise to Keep
as Jane Goodrich
The Earth Day Special
as Doctor
1988
Patty Hearst
as Gelina
Moon Over Parador
as Jenny
Masquerade
as Anne Briscoe
China Beach: Pilot
as Colleen McMurphy
China Beach
TVas Colleen McMurphy• 64 eps
1987
Sweet Surrender
TVas Georgia Holden• 6 eps
1986
Liberty
as Moya Trevor
A Winner Never Quits
as Nora
Where the River Runs Black
as Sister Ana
Magnum, P.I.
TVas Cynthia Farrell• 3 eps
1985
Almost You
as Susan McCall
Moonlighting
TVas Jillian Armstrong• 1 eps
1984
The Streets
as Jeannie
Threesome
as Laura Shaper
1981
The Fan
as Saleswoman in Record Store
1951
Love of Life
TVas Amy Russell• 219 eps