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 . 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 todays toilets.
1991: Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
Attended and graduated from Wesleyan University.
She was the voice of two superheroes girlfriends: Andrea Beaumount, girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm ; and Lois Lane in "Superman" .
Although she is from New York City and is a stage-trained actress, she admitted in an interview that she prefers film and television work to stage work.
Attended Phillips Academy Andover for her senior year of high school.
Attended Stamford, Connecticut, public schools until her senior year in high school.
3/18/81: Her father, who was her biggest fan, died from pancreatic cancer.
Has an older brother, Sean Delany, and a younger sister, Corey Delany.
When she moved to New York City in the 1970s, she worked as a cocktail waitress while waiting for her big break.
Friend of Arleen Sorkin Bob Saget , Garry Shandling and Regina Hall.
Her first and last names are quoted in the final rhyme to the "Animaniacs" theme song.
Original choice for the role of "Bree" on "Desperate Housewives" . Role went to her friend, Marcia Cross. They both appeared on "Cheers" , but on different episodes.
Favorite TV shows are "Mad Men" and "30 Rock" .
Her mother is related to Abraham Lincoln s Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles.
Turned down the role of "Carrie Bradshaw" on "Sex and the City" . The part went to Sarah Jessica Parker.
Since the mid 1990s, Dana has been serving on the board of Scleroderma Research Foundation, and is involved in the campaign to find a cure.
One of People magazines Most Beautiful People in the World 2011.
Irish-American.
She speaks Gaeilge (Traditional language of Ireland).
She has played the same character (Lois Lane) in three different series: "Superman" , "Justice League" and "The Batman" .
Is a supporter of Planned Parenthood and LGBT rights.
Starred in "Desperate Housewives" (2004-2012), alongside Teri Hatcher , with whom she shares the role of "Lois Lane". Both women also played the love interest of James Denton , who played the role of Lois Lanes love interest, Clark Kent/Superman in All-Star Superman .
Auditioned to play "Jade Butterfield" in Endless Love , and got the part. However, director Franco Zeffirelli turned her down because she wasnt a major movie star at the time, so Brooke Shields was cast instead.
She has never married nor had children.
Her favorite movie is Emmanuelle .
I actually give my mother full credit for my healthy attitude about sex.
We like younger men for the same reason you like younger women: stamina,and skin.
There are two spots on women that need to be touched more: the back and,the lower neck. Fireworks.
[the first time she had sex] It was wonderful. I had orchestrated the,whole thing. My parents were on vacation. I had just turned 16. He made,me wait. I skipped school and I did it in my own bed.
To me, the coolest thing about having a boyfriend is that you can just,stare at his naked body and not have to look away out of politeness. I,find the male form so fascinating.
A lot of actors are really uncomfortable with their bodies and when you,get to sex scenes, they try too hard because they want to be macho.
