Dana Welles Delany is an American actress. After appearing in small roles early in her career, Delany received her breakthrough role as Colleen McMurphy on the ABC television drama China Beach (1988–1991), for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1989 and 1992.
Delany graduated from Wesleyan University in 1978 with a degree in theater. After graduating, she moved to New York City and began her acting career. She appeared in several off-Broadway productions, and she also had small roles in films and television shows.
After China Beach ended in 1991, Delany continued to appear in films and television shows. She starred in the films Light Sleeper (1992), Tombstone (1993), Exit to Eden (1994), and The Margaret Sanger Story (1995). She also had recurring roles on the television shows The L Word (2004–2009) and Desperate Housewives (2004–2007).
In addition to her acting career, Delany is also a writer and producer. She has written several articles and essays, and she has also produced several films and television shows. She is also a vocal advocate for women’s rights and has spoken out against sexual harassment and assault.
Dana Delany Relationships: Who did Dana Delany date?
Don Henley: The Eagles singer and Delany dated in 1987.
Treat Williams: The actor and Delany dated from 1981 to 1984.
John Sacret Young: The producer and Delany were together from 1990 to 1992.
Henry Czerny: The actor and Delany dated from 1993 to 1997.
Delany has never been married and has no children. She has said that she is not interested in marriage, but she has not ruled out having children in the future.
In a 2006 interview, Delany said that she is “not afraid of being alone.” She said that she is “comfortable in her own skin” and that she “doesn’t need a man to complete her.”