Dana Welles Delany, a renowned actress, was born on March 13th in the vibrant city of New York, with her formative years spent in Stamford, Connecticut. From a young age, Dana was resolute in her ambition to become an accomplished actress. Following her graduation from Wesleyan University, this statuesque beauty, standing at 5'6", relocated to New York City to hone her craft by working in daytime television and theatre productions.
Dana's impressive theatre credits include starring in the Broadway show "A Life" and receiving widespread critical acclaim for her performances in numerous off-Broadway productions. Her standout role in Nicholas Kazan's provocative "Bloodmoon" in New York City ultimately led her to the Hollywood spotlight.
Dana's transition to television was marked by steady work, with her perseverance ultimately yielding a starring vehicle in 1988. Her iconic portrayal of Army nurse Colleen McMurphy in ABC TV's critically acclaimed series China Beach (1988) earned her a total of four Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards for Best Actress.
With her impressive television credentials established, Dana went on to excel in film, securing starring roles in notable movies such as Tombstone. Over the past few years, Dana has been one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood, with over a dozen TV and movie projects to her credit, cementing her status as a talented and versatile actress.
