Celebrity Biographies
Dana Delany Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1956, September 20 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 64 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Name | Dana Delany |
| Dad | jack delany |
| Mother | Mary Delany |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | New York |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| eye color | Hazelnut color |
| Hair color | dyed red |
| face color | White |
| body measurements | 34B-25-36 |
| breast size | 34B |
| waist size | 25 |
| hip size | 36 |
| Shoe size | 8 United States |
| subject with | John Kerry, Don Henley |
| Boyfriend | henry czerny |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama, MORE |
| Brothers | Corey DelanySean Delany |
Synopsis
Dana Delany is an American television actress best known for her roles on Light Sleeper, Exit to Eden, The Margaret Sanger Story, Fly Away Home, True Woman, and Wide Awake.
Delany has been widely recognized for her role, Colleen McMurphy in the American drama television series China Beach, which rose to prominence and popularity.
Delany has also received several awards and nominations, including the Primetime Emmy Award, Viewers for Quality Television Awards, and Golden Globe Awards for her performance on the television series China Beach.
Early age and education
Dana Delany was born as Dana Welles Delany on September 20, 1956 in New York City, New York, United States of America. She belongs to white ethnicity and has an American nationality.
Delany is born to Jack Delany and Mary Delany. She grew up with two siblings: her sister Corey and her brother Sean in the city of Stamford, Connecticut. She is of Irish and English descent.
Delany was passionate about acting since her childhood. She had her education at Philips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts and there she played the title role of Nellie Forbush in South Pacific’s spring musical production.
Delany also appeared in a student video directed by classmate Jonathan Meath.
In 1978, Delany received a BA in theater from Wesleyan University and began working in New York City on daytime soap operas.
Race
Dana Delany began working on the small screen and in 1978, she had the opportunity to act in the American soap opera. Ryan’s Hope created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. She also starred in the drama series Love of Life and While the World Turns .
In 1981, Delany shared the big screen in the Hollywood horror film The Fan, directed by Edward Bianchi. In the movie, she played the role of a salesperson in a record store.
Delany later landed a lead role as Colleen McMurphy in a dramatic television series, China Beach , created by William Broyles, Jr. and John Sacred Young.
Personal life
Dana Delany is currently single and focusing on her acting career. In 1981, she dated Treat Williams and after three years together they broke up in 1984.
After breaking up with Treat, she dated John Sacred Young in 1990. Their relationship lasted only two years, ending in 1992.
From 1993 to 1997, she was linked to Henry Czerny. According to sources, she also dated American politician John Kerry and American musician Don Henley .
Net worth
Dana Delany is one of the highest paid actresses in the industry. She is ranked number one in Peoples Moneys top 10 highest-paid actresses of the year 2017. She has an estimated net worth of $10 million which she earned from her acting career.
Delany owns a luxurious house in the city of Santa Monica, California, United States, which cost around $6 million. He loves to travel and was on a long vacation trip to South Korea on October 27, 2016.