Dana Welles Delany was born on March 13, 1956, in New York City and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Dana knew early in life that she wanted to be an actress. Following graduation from Wesleyan University, this tall (5'7") beauty moved to New York and developed her skills working in daytime television and theater. Dana starred in the Broadway show "A Life" and received critical acclaim in a number of off-Broadway productions as well. Her role in Nicholas Kazan's controversial "Bloodmoon" in New York led her to Hollywood. Dana acted in a number of TV series, working steadily until she could get her own starring vehicle. That happened in 1988 when Dana became identified with Army nurse Colleen McMurphy in ABC TV's critically acclaimed series China Beach, the role earning her three Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards as Best Actress.

Dana moved on to movies and eventually started getting starring roles in films, such as Exit to Eden. With over a dozen TV and movie projects within the last few years, Dana is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.



Her grandfather invented the Delany valve, a flushing device still use in today's toilets. 1991: Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. She was the voice of two superheroes' girlfriends: Andrea Beaumount, girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), and Lois Lane in "Superman" (1996). Measurments: 34C-25-36 (on Exit to Eden (1994) set) (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine). Attended Stamford, Connecticut, public schools until her senior year in high school. Shares a birthday with her True Women (1997) (TV) co-star Annabeth Gish. Dated Henry Czerny for 4 years. Friend of Arleen Sorkin and Bob Saget. Original choice for the role of "Bree" on "Desperate Housewives" (2004). Role went to her friend, Marcia Cross. They both appeared on "Cheers" (1982), but on different episodes. Her mother is related to Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of Navy, Gideon Welles.