Delvene Delaney (born 26 August 1951) is an Australian actress of soap opera and film, television presenter and singer.
Delvene Delaney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 August 1951 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1970−1986 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Cassandra Delaney |
Early life
editDelaney was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, on 26 August 1951.
Career
editThe beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the 1970s, initially as a weather presenter on Brisbane television.[1] She followed this with stints in soap operas The Box as Penny O'Brien in 1974, and The Young Doctors as nurse Jojo Adams[2] from 1976 to 1977.[3]
Delaney became better known as a recurring cast member of The Paul Hogan Show in the late 1970s.[4] She also made regular appearances as a panel member on the game show Blankety Blanks from 1977 to 1979. She was co-presenter on the quiz show Sale of the Century from 1982 to 1986.[5][6] She now works for the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.[7]
In popular culture
editDelaney was portrayed by actress Cariba Heine in Channel 9's 2012 biographical TV miniseries Howzat! Kerry Packer's War.[8]
Personal life
editDelaney was married to The Paul Hogan Show co-star John Cornell for 44 years[9][10] until his death in July 2021.[11] They have two children, Allira[12] and Liana.[13]
Delaney's younger sister is actress Cassandra Delaney.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Character | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Runner | Film short | |
| 1975 | End Play | Janine Talbot | Feature film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Character | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brisbane Nightly News | Weather presenter | TV series, Regular |
| 1974 | The Box | Penny O'Brien | TV series, 22 episodes |
| 1975 | High Rollers | Hostess | TV series |
| 1975 | Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal | Herself | TV special |
| 1975 | Celebrity Squares | Regular panelist | TV series |
| 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 series, 1 episode |
| 1978; 1981; 1982; 1983 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest panelist | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1981 | The Love Boat In 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 special, UK |
| 1983 | The Don Lane Show | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1983–1985 | Sale of the Century | Co-host | TV series |
| 1983–1986 | Channel Seven Perth Telethon | Herself | TV special |
| 1984 | Paul Hogan Stung | Various characters | TV special |
| 1986 | Women's Weekly Make-up and Beauty Video | Herself | Video |
| 1991 | The World Tonight | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1992 | Healthy, Wealthy 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 of the Aussie Larrikin? | Herself | TV special |
| 2022 | Australia Unites: Red Cross Appeal | Herself | TV special |
| 2022 | Roast of Paul Hogan | Herself | TV special |
References
edit- ^ "Watch for the name... Delvene". Australian Women's Weekly. 20 August 1975. p. 18. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Bondfield, Mel (10 November 2016). "The Young Doctors turns 40". National film and Sound Archive of Australia. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Delvene Delaney at IMDb
- ^ Flynn, Greg (27 May 1981). "Is Delvene sailing to stardom on the Love Boat?". Australian Women's Weekly (1933 – 1982). p. 2. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Australia (16 August 2018). "Shrimp on the barbie – Paul Hogan". National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Sale of the Century loses Delvene Delaney". The Canberra Times. 17 October 1985. p. 7. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Aussie TV star's latest mission to save Australian wildlife". 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Byrne, Fiona (12 May 2012). "Cariba delves into her role as Delaney". Herald Sun. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ Woodhouse, Ursula (20 April 1986). "A very rich ratbag". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 August 2018 – via Google News.
- ^ Chancellor, John (10 September 2017). "Cornell expands in Byron hinterland". News.com.au. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Connell, Cecilia (23 July 2021). "Comedian John 'Strop' Cornell dies aged 80 after long battle with Parkinson's disease". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Daughter". The Canberra Times. 6 April 1979. p. 3. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Chancellor, Jonathan (26 August 2023). "Brittania star Liana Cornell buys house in private sub-tropical rainforest". news.com.au. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood on the Gold Coast: The Making of Hurricane Smith". 14 June 2018.
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