Dana Delany
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Dana Delany is an American actress born in New York City, widely acclaimed for her Emmy-winning role as combat nurse Colleen McMurphy in the Vietnam War drama 'China Beach'. She played Katherine Mayfair in 'Desperate Housewives' and had a memorable turn as Josephine in the western 'Tombstone'. Her extensive voice work includes Lois Lane in 'Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox' and the original animated Batman feature 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'. A respected dramatic actress across three decades, she continues to work in television, including a role in 'Tulsa King'.
Dana Delany
35 Movies
29 Series
Dana Delany is an American actress born in New York City, widely acclaimed for her Emmy-winning role as combat nurse Colleen McMurphy in the Vietnam War drama 'China Beach'. She played Katherine Mayfair in 'Desperate Housewives' and had a memorable turn as Josephine in the western 'Tombstone'. Her extensive voice work includes Lois Lane in 'Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox' and the original animated Batman feature 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'. A respected dramatic actress across three decades, she continues to work in television, including a role in 'Tulsa King'.
Movies
Plays Josephine
Tombstone
1993
Plays Nicole
The Union
2024
Plays Becky Metcalf
Housesitter
1992
Plays Andrea Beaumont (voice)
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1993
Plays Patricia Leary
Camp Hell
2010
Plays Lois Lane (voice)
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
2013
Plays Amish Martha
Route 30
2008
Plays Susan Barnes
Fly Away Home
1996
Plays Margaret Rosenblatt (voice)
Firebreather
2010
Plays Lydia Vecchio
Freelancers
2012
Plays Jill
Live Nude Girls
1995
Plays Anne Briscoe
Masquerade
1988
Plays Wendy (Allison's Mom)
Literally, Right Before Aaron
2017
Plays Marianne Jost
Light Sleeper
1992
Plays Marla
Getting to Know You
2005
Plays Lisa Emerson
Exit to Eden
1994
Plays Colleen McMurphy
China Beach: Pilot
1988
Plays Dr. Ashley
The Curve
1998
Plays Mrs. Beal
Wide Awake
1998
Plays Gelina
Patty Hearst
1988
Plays Jenny
Moon Over Parador
1988
Plays Gloria
The Basics of Philosophy
2026
Plays Saleswoman in Record Store
The Fan
1981
Plays Lois Lane (voice)
Superman: Brainiac Attacks
2006
Plays Rose Cleardon Abbott
The Patron Saint of Liars
1998
Plays Hope Altman
For Hope
1996
Plays Eileen
Drunkboat
2012
Plays Anthea Farrow-Smith
The Right Temptation
2000
Plays Sister Ana
Where the River Runs Black
1986
Plays Annie
Multiple Sarcasms
2010
Plays Margaret
Spin
2003
Plays Susan McCall
Almost You
1985
Plays Anne
A Beautiful Life
2009
Plays Dee
Troy
2022
Plays Karen Bennett
Mother Ghost
2002
TV Shows
Plays Colleen McMurphy
China Beach
1988
Plays Katherine Mayfair
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Lois Lane (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Megan Hunt
Body of Proof
2011
Plays Margaret Devereaux
Tulsa King
2022
Plays Crystal Harris
Hand of God
2014
Plays Rae Brennan
Presidio Med
2002
Plays Gwen 'Archer' Bowman (voice)
Wing Commander Academy
1996
Plays Ellie Cain
Kidnapped
2006
Plays Eisa Turnbull
The Code
2019
Plays Grace Wyckoff
Wild Palms
1993
Plays Loana (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Plays Patricia Devlin
Mayans M.C.
2018
Plays Dana Delany
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Plays Lois Lane (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Cynthia Farrell
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays Sarah McClure
True Women
1997
Plays Francesca Sorelli
Related
2005
Plays Lois Lane (voice)
The Batman
2004
Plays Jordan Shaw
Castle
2009
Plays Dr. Susan Fox (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Jillian Armstrong
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Samantha Fleming
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Mary Sullivan
Family Law
1999
Plays Emily Overruled
The Other Two
2019
Plays Sylvia Banner
Bull
2016
Plays Helen Fiske
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Susan Metheny
Cheers
1982
Plays Vilsi Vaylar (voice)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2008
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The Basics of Philosophy
Full Filmography
The Basics of Philosophy
Gloria
2026
Film
The Union
Nicole
2024
Film
The Other Two
Emily Overruled · 1 episode
2023
TV
Mayans M.C.
Patricia Devlin · 4 episodes
2023
TV
Tulsa King
Margaret Devereaux · 39 episodes
2022–
TV
Troy
Dee
2022
Film
The Code
Eisa Turnbull · 12 episodes
2019–
TV
Bull
Sylvia Banner · 1 episode
2017–2018
TV
Literally, Right Before Aaron
Wendy (Allison's Mom)
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dana Delany and where are they from?
Dana Delany is 70 years old, born on March 13, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dana Delany?
Dana Delany is best known for roles in Tombstone, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
How many movies has Dana Delany been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Dana Delany has appeared in 35 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Dana Delany's first movie?
The career of Dana Delany began with The Fan (1981).
What is Dana Delany's most recent movie or series?
Dana Delany's most recent release is The Basics of Philosophy, which premiered on September 4, 2026.
What TV shows has Dana Delany appeared in?
On television, Dana Delany has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Tulsa King, Castle, Desperate Housewives.
Dana Delany
1956-03-13 · 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.