Delvene Delaney (born 26 August 1951) is an

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actress of soap opera and film, television presenter and singer.

Early life

Delaney was born in

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, Australia, on 26 August 1951.

Career

The beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the 1970s, initially as a weather presenter on

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television. She followed this with stints in soap operas '' The Box'' as Penny O'Brien in 1974, and ''

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'' as nurse Jojo Adams from 1976 to 1977. Delaney became better known as a recurring cast member of '' The Paul Hogan Show'' in the late 1970s. 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 ''

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'' from 1982 to 1986. She now works for the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.

In popular culture

Delaney was portrayed by actress

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in Channel 9's 2012 biographical TV miniseries '' Howzat! Kerry Packer's War''.

Personal life

Delaney was married to '' The Paul Hogan Show'' co-star

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for 44 years until his death in July 2021. They have two children, Allira and Liana. Delaney's younger sister is actress

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

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