Dana Delany - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 13, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Dana Delany's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Colleen McMurphy in 'China Beach,' and as Katherine Mayfair on 'Desperate Housewives'. |
Intro
Dana Delany is an American actress known for her roles in television, film, and theater. She gained widespread recognition for her performance as Colleen McMurphy in the ABC television drama series 'China Beach' (1988–1991), for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards. Delany has also starred in popular TV series such as 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Body of Proof.'
Early Life & Background
Dana Delany was born in New York City and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. She attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where she became interested in theater, and later studied at Wesleyan University where she continued acting in college productions.
Career Highlights
- Lead role as Colleen McMurphy on 'China Beach' (1988–1991), winning two Primetime Emmy Awards
- Portrayed Katherine Mayfair on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' (2007–2010)
- Starred as Dr. Megan Hunt in medical drama 'Body of Proof' (2011–2013)
- Appeared in films such as 'Tombstone' (1993) and 'Exit to Eden' (1994)
- Voice acting as Lois Lane in DC Animated Universe projects
Trivia
- Delany turned down the role of Carrie Bradshaw on 'Sex and the City.'
- She was included in People magazine's annual list of the 50 Most Beautiful People in 1991.
- Delany has been an advocate for health-related causes, especially scleroderma awareness.
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On Her Birth-Day
About March 13th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 13, 1956, the Southern Manifesto was signed by additional Southern leaders, reinforcing opposition to racial integration in public schools. This document was a response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education and highlighted the deep-seated resistance to civil rights in the South.
- Day of the week: March 13th, 1956 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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