Dana Delany
Dana Delany
Dana Welles Delanyis an American film, stage, and television actress, producer, presenter, and health activist. Delany has been active in show business since the late 1970s. Following small roles early in her career, Delany garnered her first leading role in 1987 in the short-lived NBC sitcom Sweet Surrender and achieved wider fame in 1988–1991 as Colleen McMurphy on the ABC television show China Beach, for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards. She received further recognition for her performances in...
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth13 March 1956
CityNew York City, NY
I'm the worst rider. I'm a terrible rider. Me and horses are not a good mix. For some reason, people are always trying to get me on a horse in a movie.
I've been dating younger men since my 20s, When I was 29, I dated someone 21... younger men are just more fun. I like their energy. I've always been kind of young for my age.
In Europe the parents are included as with children. All three generations are together. I'm thinking of Italy. You go out on a Sunday afternoon and the whole family is there.
Television is more of a business. You can't take as many risks, because there's so many channels now, and the advertising's dropping.
I've reached a place with my work where I'm ready to concentrate more on life.
I think I would make a good spy. I can sort of be a chameleon. People don't notice me very easily. I never get recognized.
We all know that television is better for women as they get into their 40s. You could be more three-dimensional, not just the wife or the mother.
Remember that you create your world. It’s not what happens to you, but how you choose to deal with it.
I believe we are put on this earth to be of service. It's how I find meaning in my life. And it's fun!
I like people who are still actively creating in their life, who aren't set, I don't feel like I'm set. And I don't have any baggage, for better or worse. I don't have any plants or pets or kids. I can lock the door and go. I need to be with somebody for whom that's okay.
There are only so many stories, and half of that has to do with the execution of it and half of it has to with the timing,
If you put Willem Dafoe, Liam Neeson and James Woods in a room together, there wouldn't be room for anyone else.
I have faith in my imperfections!
I love being on stage or in front of the camera. My work brings me a lot of joy. It helps me figure out who I am. I'm really lucky that I get to make a living at acting.