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.

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

Career She is best known for her with stints in soap operas including the local series The Box as Penny O'Brien in 1974, and internationally 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 made regular appearances as a panel member on the game show Blankety Blanks from 1977 to 1979. She was co-presenter of the local version of quiz show Sale of the Century from 1982 to 1986, opposite Tony Barber.

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.

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 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 1978 Chopper Squad Carol Webber 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 1983–1985 Sale of the Century Co-host TV series 1984 Paul Hogan Stung Various characters TV special 2019 Australian Story Presenter TV series, 1 episode 2022 Roast of Paul Hogan Herself TV special