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.
Was Dana Delany ever on Magnum?
Yes, Dana Delany was on Magnum. She guest-starred in two episodes of the original Magnum, P.I. series: “L.A.” (1986) and “Out of Sync” (1987). In both episodes, she played Cynthia Farrell, a woman who had a romantic past with Thomas Magnum.
In “L.A.,” Cynthia Farrell comes to Hawaii to visit Magnum, but she is soon caught up in a murder investigation. In “Out of Sync,” Cynthia Farrell returns to Hawaii to help Magnum with a case, but she is soon kidnapped by a group of criminals.
Was Dana Delany in law and order?
Yes, Dana Delany was in Law & Order. She guest-starred in the episode “Obscene” in the sixth season. She played Carolyn Spencer, the leader of an organization dedicated to protecting children from obscene media content.
In the episode, Carolyn Spencer is outraged by a television show that she believes is too sexually suggestive. She takes matters into her own hands and tries to get the show canceled. However, her actions soon lead to her own son being accused of a crime.