# Delvene Delaney

Delvene Delaney (born 26 August 1951) 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 1951.

## Career

The beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the 1970s, initially as a weather presenter on Brisbane television. She followed this with stints in soap operas The Box as Penny O'Brien in 1974, and The Young Doctors 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 Sale of the Century from 1982 to 1986. She now works for the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.

## In popular culture

Delaney was portrayed by actress Cariba Heine 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 John Cornell for 44 years until his death in July 2021. They have two children, Allira and Liana.
Delaney's younger sister is actress Cassandra Delaney.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Film | Character | Director |
| 1974 | The Runner | | Film short |
| 1975 | End Play | Janine Talbot | Feature film |

### Television

| Year | Title | Character | Type |
| 1970 | Brisbane Nightly News | Weather presenter | TV series, Regular |
| 1974 | The Box | Penny O'Brien | TV series, 22 episodes |
| 1975 | High Rollers | Hostess | TV series |
| 1975 | Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal | Herself | TV special |
| 1975 | Celebrity Squares | Regular panelist | TV series |
| 1975–1984 | The Paul Hogan Show | 'The Sheila' & various characters | TV series |
| 1976–1977 | The Young Doctors | Jojo Adams | TV series, 129 episodes |
| 1977 | Graham Kennedy's Blankety Blanks | Panelist | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1978 | Chopper Squad | Carol Webber | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1978; 1981; 1982; 1983 | The Mike Walsh Show | Guest panelist | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1981 | The Love Boat In Australia | Cruise director Yvonne Petty | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1982 | The New You Asked For It | Host | TV series, US |
| 1983 | Paul Hogan's England | Various characters | TV special, UK |
| 1983 | The Don Lane Show | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1983–1985 | Sale of the Century | Co-host | TV series |
| 1983–1986 | Channel Seven Perth Telethon | Herself | TV special |
| 1984 | Paul Hogan Stung | Various characters | TV special |
| 1986 | Women's Weekly Make-up and Beauty Video | Herself | Video |
| 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, 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Sale of the Century 15th Anniversary | Herself | TV special |
| 2009 | Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal | Herself | TV special |
| 2019 | Australian Story | Presenter | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | How Australia Got It's Mojo | Herself | TV special |
| 2020 | The Death of the Aussie Larrikin? | Herself | TV special |
| 2022 | Australia Unites: Red Cross Appeal | Herself | TV special |
| 2022 | Roast of Paul Hogan | Herself | TV special |