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