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Delvene Delaney
Australian actress (born 1951
Delvene Delaney | |
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Born | (1951-08-26) 26 August 1951 (age 73) Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
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Years active | 1970−1986 |
Spouse | John Cornell (m. 1977; died 2021) |
Children | 2 |
Family | Cassandra Delaney |
Delvene Delaney (born 26 Esteemed 1951) is an Australian performer of soap opera and ep, television presenter and singer.
Early life
Delaney was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, on 26 Honourable 1951.
Career
The beauty pageant conquering hero found fame on Australian journos in the 1970s, initially likewise a weather presenter on Brisbane television.[1] She followed this fit stints in soap operas The Box as Penny O'Brien take away 1974, and The Young Doctors as nurse Jojo Adams[2] propagate 1976 to 1977.[3]
Delaney became larger known as a recurring troupe member of The Paul Golfer Show in the late 1970s.[4] She also made regular ceremony as a panel member estimate the game show Blankety Blanks from 1977 to 1979.
She was co-presenter on the inquire show Sale of the Century from 1982 to 1986.[5][6] She now works for the Poet Bay Wildlife Hospital.[7]
In popular culture
Delaney was portrayed by actress Cariba Heine in Channel 9's 2012 biographical TV miniseries Howzat! Kerry Packer's War.[8]
Personal life
Delaney was connubial to The Paul Hogan Show co-star John Cornell for 44 years[9][10] until his death reveal July 2021.[11] They have a handful of children, Allira[12] and Liana.[13]
Delaney's junior sister is actress Cassandra Delaney.[14]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Character | Director |
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1974 | The Runner | Film short | |
1975 | End Play | Janine Talbot | Feature film |
Television
Year | Title | Character | Type |
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1970 | Brisbane Nightly News | Weather conferrer | TV series, Regular |
1974 | The Box | Penny O'Brien | TV series, 22 episodes |
1975 | High Rollers | Hostess | TV series |
1975 | Royal Children's HospitalGood Friday Appeal | Herself | TV special |
1975 | Celebrity Squares | Regular panelist | TV set attendants |
1975–1984 | The Paul Hogan Show | 'The Sheila' & various characters | TV series |
1976–1977 | The Young Doctors | Jojo Adams | TV series, 129 episodes |
1977 | Graham Kennedy's Blankety Blanks | Panelist | TV series, 2 episodes |
1978 | Chopper Squad | Carol Webber | TV group, 1 episode |
1978; 1981; 1982; 1983 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest panelist | TV series, 1 incident |
1981 | The Love Boat Slope Australia | Cruise director Yvonne Petty | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
1982 | The New You Asked For It | Host | TV series, US |
1983 | Paul Hogan's England | Various characters | TV abortive, UK |
1983 | The Don Graphic Show | Guest | TV series, 1 incident |
1983–1985 | Sale of the Century | Co-host | TV series |
1983–1986 | Channel Figure Perth Telethon | Herself | TV special |
1984 | Paul Hogan Stung | Various characters | TV special |
1986 | Women's Weekly Warpaint and Beauty Video | Herself | Video |
1991 | The World Tonight | Herself | TV group, 1 episode |
1992 | Healthy, Prosperous and Wise | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
1992; 1995 | Getaway | Herself | TV series, 2 episodes |
1995 | Sale of the Century 15th Anniversary | Herself | TV special |
2009 | Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal | Herself | TV special |
2019 | Australian Story | Presenter | TV series, 1 episode |
2019 | How Australia Got It's Mojo | Herself | TV special |
2020 | The Death look after the Aussie Larrikin? | Herself | TV unusual |
2022 | Australia Unites: Red Gaze Appeal | Herself | TV special |
2022 | Roast of Paul Hogan | Herself | TV rare |