Delvene Delaney | |
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Years active | 1970−1986 |
Spouse | John Cornell (1977–2021; his death) |
Children | Allira and Liana |
Delvene Delaney (born 26 August 1951) is an Australian actress of soap opera and film, television presenter and singer.
Career
[edit]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] 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 Animal Hospital.
Personal life
[edit]Delaney was married to The Paul Hogan Show co-star John Cornell for 44 years[7][8] until his death in July 2021.[9] They have two children, Allira[10] and Liana Cornell. Liana is a model and actress, and Allira is a photographer.
Filmography
[edit]FILM
Year | Film | Character | Director |
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1975 | End Play | Janine Talbot | Feature film |
TELEVISION
Year | Title | Character | Type |
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1970 | Brisbane Nightly News | Herself – Weather girl | TV series, Regular |
1974 | The Box | Penny O'Brien | TV series, 22 episodes |
1974 | The Runner | unknown role | Film short |
1975 | High Rollers | Herself – Hostess | TV series |
1975-1984 | The Paul Hogan Show | Herself as various characters | TV series, Regular |
1975 | Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal | Herself | TV special |
1975 | Celebrity Squares | Herself – Panel | TV series, Regular |
1976-1977 | The Young Doctors | Jojo Adams | TV series, 129 episodes, Regular role |
1977 | Graham Kennedy's Blankety Blanks | Herself – Panel | TV series, 2 episodes |
1978 | Chopper Squad | Carol Webber | TV series, 1 episode Guest role |
1978, 1981 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest - Herself on Panel | TV series, 1 episode |
1981 | Channel Nine Celebrates: 25 Years Of Television | Herself in audience with John Cornell | TV special |
1981; 1982 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest - Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
1981 | The Love Boat In Australia | Cruise director Yvonne Petty | TV movie / TV series US/AUSTRALIA, 2 episodes |
1982; 1983 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest - Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
1982 | The New You Asked For It | Herself – Host | TV series US |
1983 | Paul Hogan's England | Herself as various characters | TV special UK |
1983 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest - Herself with Tony Barber | TV series, 1 episode |
1983-1985 | Sale of the Century | Herself – Hostess | TV series, Regular |
1983 | The Don Lane Show | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
1983-1986 | Channel Seven Perth Telethon | Herself | TV special |
1984 | The 24th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Audience member with John Cornell | TV Special |
1984 | Paul Hogan Stung | Herself as various characters | TV special |
1986 | Women's Weekly Make-up And Beauty Video | Herself | Video |
1986 | Ten Eyewitness News | Herself – 'Crocodile Dundee' film premiere | TV series, 1 episode |
1986 | National Nine News | Herself – 'Crocodile Dundee' film premiere | TV series, 1 episode |
1986 | Seven Nightly News | Herself – 'Crocodile Dundee' film premiere | TV series, 1 episode |
1986 | ABC News | Herself – 'Crocodile Dundee' film premiere | TV series, 1 episode |
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, 1 episode |
1994 | National Nine News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
1995 | Getaway | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
1995 | Sale of the Century 15th Anniversary | Herself | TV special |
2006 | State Funeral for Kerry Packer | Herself | TV special |
2006 | Ten News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2006 | Nine News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2006 | Seven News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2006 | Sky News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2006 | ABC News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2009 | Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal | Herself | TV special |
2013 | A Night With Paul Hogan | Herself – Archive clips | TV special |
2014 | Hanging with Hoges | Herself – Archive clips | ABC TV special |
2016 | 6th Annual AACTA Awards | Herself | TV special |
2019 | Australian Story | Herself – Presenter | ABC TV series, 1 episode |
2019 | How Australia Got It's Mojo | Herself | ABC TV special |
2020 | The Death of the Aussie Larrikin? | Herself | TV special |
2021 | A Current Affair | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2021 | Ten News First | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2021 | Nine News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2021 | Seven News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2021 | Sky News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2021 | ABC News | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
2021,2023 | A Current Affair | Herself – Archive clips | TV series, 1 episode |
2021 | Chris Smith Tonight | Herself – Archive clips | TV series, 1 episode |
2022 | Australia Unites: Red Cross Appeal | Herself | TV special |
2022 | Roast of Paul Hogan | Herself | TV special |
2023 | A Current Affair | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
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.
- ^ 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.