---
name: "Dana Delany"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/dana-delany"
fi1m_id: "dana-delany"
imdb_id: "nm0001127"
tmdb_id: 65002
wikidata_id: "Q228925"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "13 March 1956"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 81
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-23T11:09:46.724498+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Dana Delany

## Identity

Dana Delany

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/dana-delany
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** dana-delany
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001127
- **TMDB ID:** 65002
- **Wikidata ID:** Q228925
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Delany, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q228925, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001127/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/65002

Actor. Born 13 March 1956 in New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 13 March 1956, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1993–2004
- **Also known as:** Dana Welles Delany , دانا دلینی
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 2 Emmys (2 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 81, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 82 (1), 2000s 80 (2)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 2, Mystery 2, Action & Adventure 1, Animation 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1
- **Screen time:** 1 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $6m across 1 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Delany, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q228925, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001127/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/65002

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Batman: Mask of the Phantasm*](https://film.one/film/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm.md) (82)

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## Biography

Dana Delany is an American actress. Born Dana Welles Delany on 13 March 1956 in New York City, she graduated from Wesleyan University in 1978 after studying theatre and earlier attending Phillips Academy.

She began working in daytime television and stage productions in New York before moving to Hollywood. Delany gained prominence as Colleen McMurphy in the series *China Beach* (1988–1991), winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She later appeared in films including *Tombstone* (1993) and provided the voice of Andrea Beaumont in *Batman: Mask of the Phantasm* (1993), as well as Lois Lane in multiple DC Animated Universe projects. Subsequent television roles include Katherine Mayfair in *Desperate Housewives* (2007–2010) and Megan Hunt in *Body of Proof* (2011–2013).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, dc.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Battlestar Galactica* (2004), Fi1m 83, as Sesha Abinell — [page](https://film.one/tv/battlestar-galactica.md)
- *Desperate Housewives* (2004), Fi1m 78, as Katherine Mayfair — [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md)
- *Batman: Mask of the Phantasm* (1993), Fi1m 82, as Andrea Beaumont (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm.md)

## Complete filmography (90)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Basics of Philosophy* (2026), as Gloria
- *The Union* (2024), as Nicole
- *Tulsa King* (2022), series, as Margaret Devereaux
- *Troy* (2022), as Dee
- *The Code* (2019), series, as Colonel Eisa Turnbull
- *The Other Two* (2019), series, as Emily Overruled
- *Mayans M.C.* (2018), series, as Patricia Devlin
- *Literally, Right Before Aaron* (2017), as Wendy (Allison's Mom)
- *Bull* (2016), series, as Assistant US Attorney Sylvia Banner
- *Hand of God* (2014), series, as Crystal Harris
- *Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox* (2013), as Lois Lane (voice)
- *Freelancers* (2012), as Lydia Vecchio
- *Drunkboat* (2012), as Eileen
- *Body of Proof* (2011), series, as Dr. Megan Hunt
- *Firebreather* (2010), as Margaret Rosenblatt (voice)
- *Camp Hell* (2010), as Patricia Leary
- *Multiple Sarcasms* (2010), as Annie
- *A Beautiful Life* (2009), as Anne
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Jordan Shaw — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *Batman: The Brave and the Bold* (2008), series, as Vilsi Vaylar (voice)
- *Route 30* (2008), as Amish Martha
- *Kidnapped* (2006), series, as Ellie Cain
- *Superman: Brainiac Attacks* (2006), as Lois Lane (voice)
- *Related* (2005), series, as Francesca Sorelli
- *Kojak* (2005), series, Actor
- *Getting to Know You* (2005), as Marla
- *Battlestar Galactica* (2004), series, as Sesha Abinell — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/battlestar-galactica.md)
- *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Katherine Mayfair — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md)
- *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as Samantha Fleming — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md)
- *The Batman* (2004), series, as Lois Lane (voice)
- *Justice League Unlimited* (2004), series, as Loana (voice), Lois Lane (voice)
- *Baby for Sale* (2004), as Nathalie Johnson
- *The L Word* (2004), series, as Senator Barbara Grisham
- *A Time to Remember* (2003), as Britt Calhoun
- *Spin* (2003), as Margaret
- *Open House* (2003), Co-Executive Producer
- *Conviction* (2002), as Martha
- *Presidio Med* (2002), series, as Dr. Rae Brennan
- *Mother Ghost* (2002), as Karen Bennett
- *Justice League* (2001), series, as Lois Lane (voice), Lois Lane / Maggie Sawyer (voice)
- *Pasadena* (2001), series, as Catherine McAllister
- *Final Jeopardy* (2001), as Alexandra Cooper · Executive Producer
- *The Right Temptation* (2000), as Anthea Farrow-Smith
- *Sirens* (1999), as Sally Rawlings
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Carolyn Spencer
- *Family Law* (1999), series, as Mary Sullivan
- *Resurrection* (1999), as Clare Miller
- *Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples* (1998), as Johtje Vos
- *The Patron Saint of Liars* (1998), as Rose Cleardon Abbott
- *Wide Awake* (1998), as Mrs. Beal
- *The Curve* (1998), as Dr. Ashley
- *The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest* (1997), as Lois Lane (voice)
- *True Women* (1997), series, as Sarah McClure
- *For Hope* (1996), as Hope Altman
- *Wing Commander Academy* (1996), series, as Gwen 'Archer' Bowman (voice)
- *Fly Away Home* (1996), as Susan Barnes
- *Superman: The Last Son of Krypton* (1996), as Lois Lane (voice)
- *Superman: The Animated Series* (1996), series, as Lois Lane (voice)
- *Live Nude Girls* (1995), as Jill
- *Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story* (1995), as Margaret Sanger
- *Exit to Eden* (1994), as Lisa Emerson
- *The Enemy Within* (1994), as Betsy Corcoran
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Dr. Susan Fox (voice)
- *Tombstone* (1993), as Josephine
- *Batman: Mask of the Phantasm* (1993), as Andrea Beaumont (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm.md)
- *Donato and Daughter* (1993), as Lt. Dena Donato
- *Fallen Angels* (1993), series, as Helen Fiske — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/fallen-angels-1993.md)
- *Wild Palms* (1993), series, as Grace Wyckoff
- *Light Sleeper* (1992), as Marianne Jost
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Dana Delany — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *Housesitter* (1992), as Becky Metcalf
- *A Promise to Keep* (1990), as Jane Goodrich
- *The Earth Day Special* (1990), as Doctor
- *Patty Hearst* (1988), as Gelina
- *Moon Over Parador* (1988), as Jenny
- *China Beach* (1988), series, as Colleen McMurphy
- *China Beach: Pilot* (1988), as Colleen McMurphy
- *Masquerade* (1988), as Anne Briscoe
- *thirtysomething* (1987), series, Actor
- *Sweet Surrender* (1987), series, as Georgia Holden
- *Where the River Runs Black* (1986), as Sister Ana
- *Liberty* (1986), as Moya Trevor
- *A Winner Never Quits* (1986), as Nora
- *Almost You* (1985), as Susan McCall
- *Moonlighting* (1985), series, as Jillian Armstrong — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/moonlighting.md)
- *Threesome* (1984), as Laura Shaper
- *The Streets* (1984), as Jeannie
- *Cheers* (1982), series, as Susan Metheny — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *The Fan* (1981), as Saleswoman in Record Store
- *Magnum, P.I.* (1980), series, as Cynthia Farrell

## Gallery

- ![Dana Delany](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-768c23a4d29c.jpg) Dana Delany — Scott Harms, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Dana_Delany.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Arriving at the 1991 Emmy Awards. NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you ](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-235bc392652b.jpg) Arriving at the 1991 Emmy Awards. NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you  — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Dana_Delany_%282075853157%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![1989 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-70747f2d252a.jpg) 1989 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Dana_Delaney_%282086964308%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Dana Delany (then-star of China Beach) at Emmy Awards 1992 (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-67b0ea26ec12.jpg) Dana Delany (then-star of China Beach) at Emmy Awards 1992 (2009) — DanaDelaneyatEmmyAwards1992.jpg: Alan Light
derivative work: Tabercil (talk), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Dana_Delany_1992_Emmys_retouch.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Dana Delany](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-e5493bf49fb6.jpg) Dana Delany — Image via TMDB
- ![Mingle Media TV's Red Carpet - China Beach (2013)](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-44cad28b5a6f.png) Mingle Media TV's Red Carpet - China Beach (2013) — Mingle MediaTV, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Concetta_Tomei_2013.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![kristin.eonline.com - ET Post-Emmys Party, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Sept. 21, 2008](https://film.one/media/person/93006/gallery-48f3450dcbcc.jpg) kristin.eonline.com - ET Post-Emmys Party, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Sept. 21, 2008 — watchwithkristin, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Bryan_Cranston.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 2 won

- 1992: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (won), for *China Beach*
- 1989: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (won), for *China Beach*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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