Diane Delano

Diane Delano (January 29, 1957 – December 13, 2024) was an American character actress. She was known for her numerous roles in films and television, such as Sergeant Barbara Semanski on the CBS television series Northern Exposure and Roberta "Bobbi" Glass on The WB television series Popular.

Life and career Delano was born in Los Angeles on January 29, 1957. She was the granddaughter of actor John Merton.

Aside from her role on Popular, she played the role of Hilda, an FBI agent hired to protect Sami Brady, on Days of Our Lives. She also had a recurring role on Northern Exposure. Delano had a substantial voice acting career, voicing Ma Vreedle in the Ben 10 franchise, Tuba in Infinity Train, Stompa in Superman: The Animated Series, and Pantha in Teen Titans, among others.

Delano died from cancer at home in Sherman Oaks, California on December 13, 2024, at the age of 67. The news of her death was made public by Delano's friend and fellow actress Stepfanie Kramer. and based on the life of drag racing driver Shirley Muldowney. 1986 Ratboy Aurora Drama film directed by and starring Sondra Locke. 1988 Miracle Mile Stewardess Post-apocalyptic thriller film written and directed by Steve De Jarnatt. 1992 Sleepwalkers Police Horror film directed by Mick Garris. 1994 The River Wild Ranger Adventure crime-thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson. 1998 The Thin Pink Line Sgt. Dot Jenkins Mockumentary directed by Joe Dietl and Michael Irpino. 2000 Highway 395 Violet Action-crime film directed by and also starring Fred Dryer. 2001 The Theory of the Leisure Class Psychic Healer Crime drama-Mystery film directed and co-written by Gabriel Bologna. 2002 Out of These Rooms Claudette Directed and written by Harri James. 2003 A Mighty Wind Witch #2 Mockumentary comedy film directed, co-written and composed by Christopher Guest. 2003 Jeepers Creepers 2 Bus Driver Betty Borman Horror film written and directed by Victor Salva. 2004 The Ladykillers Mountain Girl 2006 Midnight Clear Trudy Drama film directed by Dallas Jenkins. 2006 The Wicker Man Sister Beech 2006 Surf School Tillie Comedy-Sports film directed and written by Joel Silverman. 2007 Choose Connor Lara Connor Drama film directed by Lucas Elliot Eberl. 2010 Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo Ms. Alma Rumblebuns Voice, direct-to-video animated film directed by Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone. 2018 Relish Officer Roz 2022 Me Time Crossing Guard Lenore 2024 Final Heist Nurse Gina 2024 Road to Dreamland Officer Roz 2024 Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints Cyndl Johnson Television

Video games Year Title Role Notes 2013 Dead Rising 3 Sgt. Hilde Schmittendorf Open world survival horror beat 'em up 2018 Lego DC Super-Villains Granny Goodness, Big Barda, Stompa 2019 Rage 2 Gunbarrel Civilian, Dreadwood Civilian, Treasure Hunter