Dana Delany
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 13, 1956
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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
The Basics of Philosophy 2026
as Gloria
The Union 2024
as Nicole
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight 2023
as Self
Troy 2022
as Dee
Literally, Right Before Aaron 2017
as Wendy (Allison's Mom)
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox 2013
as Lois Lane (voice)
Freelancers 2012
as Lydia Vecchio
Drunkboat 2012
as Eileen
Firebreather 2010
as Margaret Rosenblatt (voice)
Camp Hell 2010
as Patricia Leary
Multiple Sarcasms 2010
as Annie
A Beautiful Life 2009
as Anne
PoliWood 2009
as Self
Annul Victory 2009
as Self
Route 30 2008
as Amish Martha
James Ellroy: American Dog 2006
as Self
Superman: Brainiac Attacks 2006
as Lois Lane (voice)
Getting to Know You 2005
as Marla
Baby for Sale 2004
as Nathalie Johnson
A Time to Remember 2003
as Britt Calhoun
Spin 2003
as Margaret
Open House 2003
Co-Executive Producer
Conviction 2002
as Martha
Mother Ghost 2002
as Karen Bennett
The Making of 'Tombstone' 2002
as Self
- Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy 2001
as Alexandra Cooper, Executive Producer
The Right Temptation 2000
as Anthea Farrow-Smith
Sirens 1999
as Sally Rawlings
Resurrection 1999
as Clare Miller
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples 1998
as Johtje Vos
Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu 1998
as Herself - Actress
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)
For Hope 1996
as Hope Altman
Fly Away Home 1996
as Susan Barnes
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton 1996
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
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm 1993
as Andrea Beaumont (voice)
Tombstone 1993
as Josephine
Donato and Daughter 1993
as Lt. Dena Donato
Light Sleeper 1992
as Marianne Jost
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: Pilot 1988
as Colleen McMurphy
Masquerade 1988
as Anne Briscoe
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
Threesome 1984
as Laura Shaper
- The Streets
The Streets 1984
as Jeannie
The Fan 1981
as Saleswoman in Record Store
Credits from TMDB.