Dana Delany
Actress and producer, starred in 'China Beach'
Born
March 13th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An accomplished actress and producer, contributions include notable roles across television and film. Rose to prominence with a leading role in the acclaimed series 'China Beach', which aired from 1988 to 1991. Received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for the role of Colleen McMurphy. Participated in various other projects, including the series 'Desperate Housewives', where portrayed Katherine Mayfair. Work extends to voice acting in animated series and films, including roles in 'Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman'. Delany's career highlights feature a strong presence in the entertainment industry.
Starred in 'China Beach'
Won two Primetime Emmy Awards
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