Delvene Delaney
Australian actress (born 1951)
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Delvene Delaney (born 26 August 1951) is an Australian actress of soap opera and film, television presenter and singer.
- Actress
- television presenter
- singer
Sale of the Century (as co-host)
Delvene Delaney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 August 1951 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1970−1986 |
| Known for | The Young Doctors (129 episodes) Sale of the Century (as co-host) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Cassandra Delaney |
Early life
Delaney was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, on 26 August 1951.
The beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the 1970s, initially as a weather presenter on Brisbane television.[1]
Career
She is best known for her with stints in soap operas including the local series The Box as Penny O'Brien in 1974, and internationally 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 made regular appearances as a panel member on the game show Blankety Blanks from 1977 to 1979. She was co-presenter of the local version of quiz show Sale of the Century from 1982 to 1986, opposite Tony Barber.[5][6]
She now works for the Byron 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 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.[12][13]
Delaney's younger sister is actress Cassandra Delaney.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Character | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Runner | Film short | |
| 1975 | End Play | Janine Talbot | Feature film |
Television
| 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 | 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 |
| 1978 | Chopper Squad | Carol Webber | 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 |
| 1983–1985 | Sale of the Century | Co-host | TV series |
| 1984 | Paul Hogan Stung | Various characters | TV special |
| 2019 | Australian Story | Presenter | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2022 | Roast of Paul Hogan | Herself | TV special |