Dana Delany - Delightfully Diverse

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1. Dana Welles Delany was born on March 13, 1956. She was raised in Stamford, Connecticut and Charlottesville, Virginia. Where was Dana born? Providence, Rhode Island Allentown, Pennsylvania New York, New York Boston, Massachusetts

2. Long before Dana's birth, the Delany family was financially comfortable due to the commercial success of a particular plumbing fixture marketed (and reputedly invented) by one of Dana's grandfathers. In plumbing circles, what is the name "Delany" synonymous with? Anti-siphon drains Toilet flush valves Garden sprinkler heads PVC plastic piping

3. After attending high school at the prestigious Phillips Academy Andover, where did Dana subsequently earn her collegiate degree? Bryn Mawr College Vassar College University of Notre Dame Wesleyan University

4. Dana's earliest regular work in television involved roles on two long-running daytime soap operas. Which two soaps featured Dana as a regular cast member? "As the World Turns" and "Love of Life" "Dark Shadows" and "The Young and the Restless" "All My Children" and "Days of Our Lives" "General Hospital" and "One Life to Live"

5. In the 1980s, Dana appeared opposite Tom Selleck, playing the character Cynthia Farrell. This early role raised Dana's mainstream visibility and gave her career a welcome boost. Which Selleck vehicle did she appear in? Runaway Magnum, P.I. Lassiter High Road to China

6. Dana's signature television role was her portrayal of Colleen McMurphy, a US Army nurse during the Vietnam war, on the critically acclaimed ABC series "China Beach". During the run of the series Dana received four Emmy Award nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. How times did she win the Emmy? 1 2 3 4

7. Following "China Beach", Dana starred in two short-lived television series that both aired during the early 2000s. Which two series were they? "Coupling" and "Karen Sisco" "MDs" and "In-Laws" "Skin" and "The Mullets" "Pasadena" and "Presidio Med"

8. Dana has an extensive history providing voice talent for animated television roles. For which character is she best known? Daphne Blake from "Scooby-Doo" Lois Lane from "Superman" Melody from "Josie and the Pussycats" Sabrina from "Archie and Jughead"

9. Among Dana's many theatrical roles during the 1990s, she co-starred in a comedy motion picture with which of the following comic actors? Robin Williams Billy Crystal Steve Martin John Candy

10. In 1993 Dana portrayed the character Josephine Marcus, the romantic interest of Wyatt Earp, in which western film? Tombstone Unforgiven Silverado Wyatt Earp

11. In the 1994 comedy "Exit to Eden", Dana portrayed the operator of an island resort for adults, who inadvertently became involved in a smuggling plot. What was her character's name? Anne Rice Lisa Emerson Sheila Kingston Nina Blackstone

12. One of the primary subplots of "Exit to Eden" centered around the evolving relationship between Dana's character and Elliot Slater, played by Australian-born actor Paul Mercurio. In one memorable scene featuring lots of soapsuds, what did she instruct Elliot to do for her? Shave her legs Manicure her nails Bathe her Shampoo her hair

13. In the 1995 comedy "Live Nude Girls", Dana co-starred with actress Kim Catrall. What was their first motion picture together? Moon Over Parador Bonfire of the Vanities Masquerade Light Sleeper

14. Dana appeared together with veteran actor Charles Durning in the 2002 comedy/drama "Mother Ghost". Prior to that role, how many times had Dana appeared with Durning? 3 0 2 1

15. Dana starred in the ABC television film "For Hope". In that role, she played a victim of what debilitating disease? Breast Cancer Osteoarthritis Leukemia Scleroderma