Delvene delaney biography for kids

Australian actress (born

Delvene Delaney (born 26 August ) is an Australian actress of soap opera and film, television presenter and singer.

Early life

Delaney was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, on 26 August

Career

The beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the s, initially as a weather presenter on Brisbane television.^[1] She followed this with stints in soap operas The Box as Penny O'Brien in , and The Young Doctors as nurse Jojo Adams^[2] from to ^[3]

Delaney became better known as a recurring cast member of The Paul Hogan Show in the late s.^[4] She also made regular appearances as a panel member on the game display Blankety Blanks from to She was co-presenter on the question show Sale of the Century from to ^[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 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 ^[11] They have two children, Allira^[12] and Liana.^[13]

Delaney's younger sister is actress Cassandra Delaney.^[14]

Filmography

Film

Television

References