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.
Personal life
Delaney has been married to The Paul Hogan Show co-star John Cornell since the 1970s. They have two children, Allira and Liana Cornell. Liana is a model and actress, and Allira is a photographer.
Filmography
Actress
1984
The Paul Hogan Show (TV Series)
- Stung (1984)
1983
Paul Hogan's England (TV Movie) as
Various
1981
The Love Boat (TV Series) as
Cruise Director Yvonne Petty
- The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife: Part 2 (1981) - Cruise Director Yvonne Petty
- The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife: Part 1 (1981) - Cruise Director Yvonne Petty
1978
Chopper Squad (TV Series) as
Carol Webber
- Sweet Youth, Sweet Madness (1978) - Carol Webber
1976
The Young Doctors (TV Series) as
Jo Jo Adams
- Pilot (1976) - Jo Jo Adams
1976
End Play as
Janine Talbort
1974
The Box (TV Series) as
Penny O'Brien
1974
The Runner (Short)
Miscellaneous
1990
Almost an Angel (still photo coordinator - as Delvene Cornell)
1988
Crocodile Dundee II (assistant to director: Australia)
Producer
2021
Refugia (TV Mini Series documentary) (executive producer)
Thanks
2022
The Roast of Paul Hogan (TV Special) (thanks to)
2015
Australia: The Story of Us (TV Mini Series documentary) (special thanks to - 1 episode)
- Revolution (2015) - (special thanks to)
2012
Howzat! Kerry Packer's War (TV Mini Series) (thanks - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - (thanks - as Delvene Cornell)
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - (thanks - as Delvene Cornell)
Self
2020
The Death of the Aussie Larrikin? (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2009
Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal (TV Special) as
Self
1983
The Don Lane Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Special Edition Bushfire Appeal (1983) - Self
1980
Sale of the Century (TV Series) as
Self - Hostess (1983-1985)
1977
Blankety Blanks (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.22 (1977) - Self
- Episode #1.21 (1977) - Self
1975
High Rollers (TV Series) as
Self
1975
Celebrity Squares (TV Series) as
Self
1975
Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2021
Outsiders (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #8.18 (2023) - Self (uncredited)
- Episode #6.27 (2021) - Self
2023
Paul Murray Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #14.9 (2023) - Self (uncredited)
2022
Inside the News (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.10 (2022) - Self (uncredited)
2021
Credlin (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.130 (2021) - Self
2021
The Kenny Report (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.130 (2021) - Self
2020
Chris Smith & Friends (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.29 (2020) - Self
2006
20 to 1 (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Outrageous Television Characters (2006) - Self
2004
End Play: Interviews with John Waters and Robin Copping (Video documentary short) as
Janine Talbort
1995
Sale of the Century: 15th Anniversary (TV Movie documentary) as
