Dana Delany
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
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
Castle
2009
The View
1997
Desperate Housewives
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
Tulsa King
2022
Filmography
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest · 2009
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Carolyn Spencer · 1999
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Guest · 2019
Late Show with David Letterman
as Self - Guest · 1993
Castle
as Jordan Shaw · 2009
The View
as Self · 1997
Desperate Housewives
as Katherine Mayfair · 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest · 2003
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self · 1988
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest · 1993
Late Night with David Letterman
as Self - Guest · 1982
Tulsa King
as Margaret Devereaux · 2022
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
· 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self - Guest · 1992
Cheers
as Susan Metheny · 1982
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as Vilsi Vaylar (voice) · 2008
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Host / Nominee · 1944
Magnum, P.I.
as Cynthia Farrell · 1980
The Talk
as Self · 2010
Boston Legal
as Samantha Fleming · 2004
Bull
as Sylvia Banner · 2016
The Batman
as Lois Lane (voice) · 2004
Battlestar Galactica
as Sesha Abinell · 2004
Intimate Portrait
as Self · 1993
Superman: The Animated Series
as Lois Lane (voice) · 1996
The Larry Sanders Show
as Dana Delany · 1992
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as Self - Guest · 1999
Moonlighting
as Jillian Armstrong · 1985
Duckman
as Dr. Susan Fox (voice) · 1994
Body of Proof
as Megan Hunt · 2011
Stars in the House
as Self · 2020
The L Word
as Barbara Grisham · 2004
Family Law
as Mary Sullivan · 1999
Justice League Unlimited
as Loana (voice) · 2004
Justice League Unlimited
as Lois Lane (voice) · 2004
Mayans M.C.
as Patricia Devlin · 2018
Steve Harvey
as Self · 2012
thirtysomething
· 1987
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Jeopardy Contestant · 2009
China Beach
as Colleen McMurphy · 1988
Justice League
as Lois Lane (voice) · 2001
Justice League
as Lois Lane / Maggie Sawyer (voice) · 2001
The Other Two
as Emily Overruled · 2019
Fallen Angels
as Helen Fiske · 1993
Tombstone
as Josephine · 1993
Kidnapped
as Ellie Cain · 2006
Related
as Francesca Sorelli · 2005
Hand of God
as Crystal Harris · 2014
Presidio Med
as Rae Brennan · 2002
The Union
as Nicole · 2024
The Code
as Eisa Turnbull · 2019
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
as Andrea Beaumont (voice) · 1993
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
as Lois Lane (voice) · 2013
Pasadena
as Catherine McAllister · 2001
Housesitter
as Becky Metcalf · 1992
Kojak
· 2005
Wild Palms
as Grace Wyckoff · 1993
Fly Away Home
as Susan Barnes · 1996
True Women
as Sarah McClure · 1997
Wing Commander Academy
as Gwen 'Archer' Bowman (voice) · 1996
Sweet Surrender
as Georgia Holden · 1987
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
as Lois Lane (voice) · 1997
Firebreather
as Margaret Rosenblatt (voice) · 2010
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
as Lois Lane (voice) · 1996
Live Nude Girls
as Jill · 1995
Literally, Right Before Aaron
as Wendy (Allison's Mom) · 2017
Light Sleeper
as Marianne Jost · 1992
Camp Hell
as Patricia Leary · 2010
Freelancers
as Lydia Vecchio · 2012
The Enemy Within
as Betsy Corcoran · 1994
Moon Over Parador
as Jenny · 1988
Wide Awake
as Mrs. Beal · 1998
Masquerade
as Anne Briscoe · 1988
The Earth Day Special
as Doctor · 1990
Exit to Eden
as Lisa Emerson · 1994
The Fan
as Saleswoman in Record Store · 1981
The Making of 'Tombstone'
as Self · 2002
The Patron Saint of Liars
as Rose Cleardon Abbott · 1998
Donato and Daughter
as Lt. Dena Donato · 1993
Annul Victory
as Self · 2009
Route 30
as Amish Martha · 2008
Patty Hearst
as Gelina · 1988
Superman: Brainiac Attacks
as Lois Lane (voice) · 2006
Where the River Runs Black
as Sister Ana · 1986
PoliWood
as Self · 2009
The Curve
as Dr. Ashley · 1998
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples
as Johtje Vos · 1998
The Basics of Philosophy
as Gloria · 2026
Threesome
as Laura Shaper · 1984
Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story
as Margaret Sanger · 1995
Sirens
as Sally Rawlings · 1999
The Right Temptation
as Anthea Farrow-Smith · 2000
Spin
as Margaret · 2003
Multiple Sarcasms
as Annie · 2010
A Time to Remember
as Britt Calhoun · 2003
China Beach: Pilot
as Colleen McMurphy · 1988
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
as Self · 2023
Final Jeopardy
as Alexandra Cooper · 2001
Getting to Know You
as Marla · 2005
A Winner Never Quits
as Nora · 1986
For Hope
as Hope Altman · 1996
A Promise to Keep
as Jane Goodrich · 1990
James Ellroy: American Dog
as Self · 2006
Almost You
as Susan McCall · 1985
Mother Ghost
as Karen Bennett · 2002
Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu
as Herself - Actress · 1998
Conviction
as Martha · 2002
Liberty
as Moya Trevor · 1986
A Beautiful Life
as Anne · 2009
Baby for Sale
as Nathalie Johnson · 2004
Drunkboat
as Eileen · 2012
Resurrection
as Clare Miller · 1999
Troy
as Dee · 2022
The Streets
as Jeannie · 1984