Kim Delaney
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 29, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2021 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
Kim Delaney is an American actress born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early in her career, she played the role of Jenny Gardner in the ABC daytime television drama All My Children. She later starred as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series NYPD Blue, a role for which she won an award. Her television credits also include leading roles in the short-lived drama Philly, part of the first season of CSI: Miami, and the first six seasons of Army Wives. Additionally, she appeared in the second season and the first two episodes of the third season of Tour of Duty, playing a writer during the Vietnam War named Alex Devlin. Her acting work spans numerous known credits in television and film.
Career overview
Kim Delaney is an American actress born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early in her career, she played the role of Jenny Gardner in the ABC daytime television drama All My Children. She later appeared in Tour of Duty during season two and the first two episodes of season three, portraying a writer during the Vietnam War named Alex Devlin.
Delaney is known for her starring role as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series NYPD Blue, for which she won an Emmy Award. Following her time on NYPD Blue, she took on leading roles in several other television series, including the short-lived TV drama Philly, part of the first season of CSI: Miami, and the first six seasons of Army Wives. Her television career encompasses multiple credits across various network dramas and series.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt for Justice (2021) as Mari Gilbert
- Tone-Deaf (2019) as Crystal
- The Oath (2018) as Abigail
- God Bless the Broken Road (2018) as Patti Hill
- Betting on the Bride (2017) as Anna Banning
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again (2017) as Kim
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Jennifer Sheridan
- Finding a Family (2011) as Ileana
- Army Wives (2007) as Claudia Joy Holden
- Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006) as Mary Rivingham
- 10.5: Apocalypse (2006) as Dr. Samantha Hill
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- 10.5 (2004) as Dr. Samantha Hill
- Infidelity (2004) as Danielle Montet
- Sudbury (2004) as Sally Owens
- The O.C. (2003) as Rebecca Bloom
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Megan Donner
- Philly (2001) as Kathleen Maguire
- Love and Treason (2001) as Lt. Kate Timmons
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Julia Millfield
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- The Devil's Child (1997) as Nikki DeMarco
- The Devil's Child (1997) Co-Executive Producer
- All Lies End in Murder (1997) as Meredith Scialo
- Closer and Closer (1996) as Kate Saunders
- Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) as Jill Randall
- Temptress (1995) as Karin Swann
- Serial Killer (1995) as Selby Younger
- Project: Metalbeast (1995) as Anne De Carlo
- Tall, Dark and Deadly (1995) as Maggie Springer
- The Force (1994) as Sarah Flynn
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Diane Russell
- The Disappearance of Christina (1993) as Lilly Kroft
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- Lady Boss (1992) as Lucky Santangelo
- The Broken Cord (1992) as Suzanne Lefever
- The Fifth Corner (1992) as Erica Fontaine
- Body Parts (1991) as Karen Chrushank
- Hangfire (1991) as Maria Montoya Slayton
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Gloria Fielding
- Take My Daughters, Please (1988) as Evan
- The Drifter (1988) as Julia Robbins
- Something Is Out There (1988) as Mandy Estabrook
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Alex Devlin
- Campus Man (1987) as Dayna Thomas
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit (1987) as Susan Warrenfield
- Cracked Up (1987) as Jackie
- Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987) as Jessie
- L.A. Law (1986) as Leslie Kleinberg
- The Delta Force (1986) as Sister Mary
- Hunter's Blood (1986) as Melanie
- The Equalizer (1985) as Sally Ann Carter
- That Was Then... This Is Now (1985) as Cathy Carlson
- First Affair (1983) as Cathy
- Hotel (1982) as Marie Lockhart
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Delaney best known for?
Kim Delaney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tone-Deaf (2019), Too Much, Too Soon (1958), God Bless the Broken Road (2018), Betting on the Bride (2017).
When and where was Kim Delaney born?
Kim Delaney was born on November 29, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Kim Delaney have?
Kim Delaney has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2021.
What is Kim Delaney's background in cinema and television?
Kim Delaney is an American actress born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early in her career, she played the role of Jenny Gardner in the ABC daytime television drama All My Children. She later starred as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series NYPD Blue, a role for which she won an award. Her televisi...
Kim Delaney by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self — aged about 45
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Jennifer Sheridan — aged about 53
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Alex Devlin — aged about 28
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Julia Millfield — aged about 40
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Gloria Fielding — aged about 30
- The O.C. (2003) as Rebecca Bloom — aged about 44
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