Who is Kim Delaney? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Age: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Andrew, Charles Grant (m. 1984–1988), Joseph Cortese (m. 1989–1994)

father: Jack Delaney

mother: Joan

children: Jack Cortese

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

U.S. State: Pennsylvania

Ancestry: Irish American

City: Philadelphia

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Is Kim Delaney still acting?

Yes, Kim Delaney continues to act in various film and television projects.
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What are some popular TV shows Kim Delaney has appeared in?

Kim Delaney is well-known for her roles in TV shows like "NYPD Blue" and "Army Wives."
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Has Kim Delaney written any books?

Kim Delaney has not written any books.
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Does Kim Delaney have any social media accounts?

Kim Delaney does not have official social media accounts.

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Childhood & Early Life

Kim Delaney was born on 29 November 1961 in Philadelphia, USA, to Joan, a homemaker, and Jack Delaney, a senior union executive in the United Auto Workers. She has two elder brothers named Ed and John as well as two younger brothers, Keith and Patrick.

While studying at J. W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, she started modelling. Following graduation, she moved to New York and continued as a model. During this time, she also studied acting at The William Esper Studio.

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Career

Kim Delaney began her acting career with a role in the 1981 soap opera ‘All My Children’. Her performance in the show as an innocent teenager earned her a loyal fan base along with an Emmy Award nomination.

She made her big screen debut in 1985, appearing as Cathy Carlson in the drama flick ‘That Was Then... This Is Now’. The following year, she played a young nun in ‘The Delta Force’, a military action movie starring Lee Marvin and Chuck Norris.

In 1987, the actress featured in four episodes of ‘L.A. Law’ and also starred in the film ‘Christmas Comes to Willow Creek’. Soon after this, she was cast in the thriller ‘The Drifter’, a film about a successful single lady who picks up an odd hitchhiker on a deserted road.

In the ensuing years, Delaney played Alex Devlin in the CBS TV series ‘Tour of Duty’. She also featured in the television movies ‘Lady Boss’, ‘The Fifth Corner’ and ‘The Disappearance of Christina’.

She appeared as Sarah Flynn in ‘The Force’ alongside Jason Gedrick and Yasmine Bleeth. The movie follows a rookie police official who has frightening nightmares after his pal and fellow police officer is killed under suspicious circumstances. The latter’s soul eventually enters the official’s body so as to seek revenge for his murder.

In the early 2000s, Delaney played Kathleen Maguire in the sitcom ‘Philly’. During this time, she also starred as Megan Donner in ten episodes of ‘CSI: Miami’. Soon after this, she appeared in the NBC miniseries ‘10.5’ as Dr. Samantha Hill, a role she reprised in the series’ 2006 sequel ‘10.5: Apocalypse’.

She joined the cast of ‘Army Wives’ as Claudia Joy Holden. Premiered on Lifetime in June 2007, the series followed the daily lives of four army wives and their families. Delaney appeared in the show for six seasons while the show ran for seven seasons, ending on June 9, 2013.

In 2016, the actress featured in two episodes of ‘Murder in the First’. Two years later, she had a role in Harold Cronk’s Christian drama flick ‘God Bless the Broken Road’.

Major Works

From 1995 to 2003, Kim Delaney played Detective Diane Russell in ‘NYPD Blue’, a police procedural drama series exploring the hardships of the imaginary 15th precinct detective squad in Manhattan. Though the series garnered notoriety for its depiction of alcoholism and nudity, Delaney’s performance was immensely praised and earned her a Primetime Emmy Award along with a Golden Globe Award nomination and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Family & Personal Life

Kim Delaney has been married twice till date. From 1984 to 1988, she was married to actor Charles Grant. Her second marriage was to actor Joseph Cortese. The couple married in 1989 and separated in 1994. They have a son named Jack. Delaney was engaged to Alan Barnette, a producer, from 1997 to 2006.

In 2002, she was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence. She was subsequently fined, sentenced to two years’ probation, and ordered to take a defensive driving course.

In the year 2005, the actress lost the custody of her son after endangering his life by compelling him to travel with her when she was driving while intoxicated.

Facts About Kim Delaney

Kim Delaney is a talented actress who has won an Emmy award for her role in the TV series "NYPD Blue."

In addition to her acting skills, Kim Delaney is also a dedicated advocate for military veterans and has been involved in various charitable organizations supporting veterans' causes.

Kim Delaney is known for her love of animals and has been actively involved in animal rescue efforts.

She has a passion for cooking and enjoys experimenting with new recipes in her spare time.

Kim Delaney is a proud mother and values spending quality time with her family whenever possible.

Kim Delaney Biography

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Is Kim Delaney still acting?

What are some popular TV shows Kim Delaney has appeared in?

Has Kim Delaney written any books?

Does Kim Delaney have any social media accounts?