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.
What happened to Dana Delany?
Dana Delany is alive and well. She is currently 67 years old and still acting. She has a recurring role on the television show Mayans M.C. and is also set to star in the upcoming film The Outfit.
In 2022, Delany suffered a black eye after falling down a flight of stairs. She tweeted about the incident, saying that she was “completely sober” and that she only thought of Bob Saget after the fall. Saget had died a month earlier from head trauma, and Delany said that she was reminded of his death because she had also hit her head.