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Susanne Zenor (born November 26, 1946) is a retired American actress best known for the role of "Margo Anderman Horton" on Days of Our Lives.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Sue Zan Zenor was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 26, 1946.[2] She was initiated in the Alpha Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, in Jeffersonville in 1964.[1]
Career
[edit]Zenor started her acting career at the Actors Theatre of Louisville.[1] She appeared in the movie The Moonshine War (1970) in which she portrayed Miley Mitchell. Zenor appeared in the Woody Allen movie Play It Again, Sam (1972) in which her name was listed as Suzanne Zenor. She played Alba Wadsworth in The Baby (1973)[3] and was credited as Suzanne Zenor. She also appeared as one of Stockard Channing's victims on TV in Joan Rivers' dark comedy The Girl Most Likely To... (1973), which co-starred Edward Asner.
Zenor made many television guest appearances during the 1970s, in shows such as McMillan & Wife, Love, American Style, M*A*S*H, The Six Million Dollar Man, and Barnaby Jones. In 1976, she appeared in ABC's original pilot for Three's Company playing the naive blonde, Samantha. She starred alongside John Ritter and Valerie Curtin. A second pilot followed, with Susan Lanier in the role of Samantha, now called Chrissy. Eventually, the role went to Suzanne Somers. In 1977, Zenor started playing the role of Margo Anderman Horton on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. Zenor left the role, her last known credit, in 1980. She was married to her Days co-star Edward Mallory until his death in 2007.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | The Moonshine War | Miley Mitchell | |
| 1972 | Play It Again, Sam | Discotheque Girl | |
| 1972 | Get to Know Your Rabbit | Paula | |
| 1973 | The Baby | Alba Wadsworth | |
| 1973 | The Way We Were | Dumb Blonde | |
| 1975 | Lucky Lady | Brunette | |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Blonde | |
| 1978 | Rabbit Test | Mother of Triplets |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | McMillan & Wife | Virginia Duke | Episode: "An Elementary Case of Murder" |
| 1973 | Here We Go Again | Sheryl | Episode: "Sunday, Soggy Sunday" |
| 1973 | Catch-22 | Nurse Duckett | Television film |
| 1973 | Love, American Style | Cristabel | Episode: "Love and the Lie" |
| 1973 | The Girl Most Likely To... | Heidi Murphy | Television film |
| 1974 | M*A*S*H | Nurse Murphy | Episode: "For Want of a Boot" |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man | Airman Jill Denby | Episode: "Pilot Error" |
| 1975 | That's My Mama | Foxy Flo | Episode: "Trial and Error" |
| 1975 | The Impostor | April | Television film |
| 1976 | Police Story | Marsha | Episode: "The Other Side of the Fence" |
| 1976 | Petrocelli | Gigi Laverne | 2 episodes |
| 1976 | Barnaby Jones | Sue Ellen | Episode: "Blood Vengeance" |
| 1976 | The Nancy Walker Show | Barbara Warner | Episode: "The Babysitter" |
| 1976 | Three's Company | Samantha | Unaired Pilot #1 |
| 1977 | C.P.O. Sharkey | Jackie | Episode: "Skolnick in Love" |
| 1977 | Husbands and Wives | Joy Bell | Television film |
| 1977 | Eight Is Enough | Cocktail Waitress | Episode: "Is There a Doctor in the House?" |
| 1977–1980 | Days of Our Lives | Margo Anderman | 196 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Susanne Zenor". November 1, 1970.
- ^ Biodata, ancestrylibrary.com. Accessed January 30, 2024.
- ^ Sculthorpe, Derek (2022-06-22). Ruth Roman: A Career Portrait. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-4630-5.
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[edit]Susanne Zenor
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Early life
Upbringing
Susanne Zenor was born Sue Zan Zenor on November 26, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky.[1][4] Her parents were Shirley (Shay) Demoso Zenor and Mary Virginia Carpenter.[5] Public information on her family background, including any siblings, remains limited, with no further details readily available from biographical sources.[5] Zenor spent her early years in Louisville. She began her acting career at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, an early involvement that influenced her interest in the performing arts.[2]Education
In 1964, at the age of 17, she was initiated into the Alpha Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa (commonly known as Tri Kappa), a women's service sorority, while residing in Jeffersonville, Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville. This affiliation provided opportunities for social engagement, leadership, and community involvement, contributing significantly to her personal development during her late teenage years.[6]Professional career
Theater beginnings
Susanne Zenor launched her professional acting career in the regional theater scene of her native Louisville, Kentucky, debuting at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in the late 1960s. This foundational venue, established in 1964, provided her initial platform for stage work, where she immersed herself in the rigors of live performance and ensemble collaboration.[2] Through these early engagements, Zenor refined her abilities in character interpretation and improvisation under the pressures of real-time audience interaction, building a strong technical base that distinguished her approach to acting. Her time in regional theater emphasized the artistry of presence and adaptability, experiences that proved instrumental before she shifted focus to screen roles around 1970.Television work
Zenor began her television career in the early 1970s with a series of guest appearances on episodic programs. Her debut came in 1972 as Virginia Duke in the "McMillan & Wife" episode "An Elementary Case of Murder."[7] She followed this with roles such as Cristabel in the "Love, American Style" segment "Love and the Lie" in 1973, Sheryl in the "Here We Go Again" episode "Sunday, Soggy Sunday" that same year, and Sue Ellen in the "Barnaby Jones" episode "Blood Vengeance" in 1976.[8] Additional early credits included Jackie in "C.P.O. Sharkey" in 1977. Zenor's breakthrough arrived in 1977 when she joined the cast of the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" as Margo Anderman Horton, a role she portrayed until 1980 across 196 episodes. Introduced as a naive waitress from a working-class background, Margo's character arc centered on her romance with Mike Horton, whom she met after he rejected his affluent family to live modestly; the pair married in 1978; she was later diagnosed with leukemia.[9] The storyline culminated tragically in 1980 with Margo's death in Mike's arms following unsuccessful treatment, marking a poignant end to her tenure and elevating Zenor's profile as a daytime television staple.[9] Zenor exited the series with the character's death, though she briefly reprised the role in 1986. This performance remains her most recognized contribution to television, solidifying her fame within soap opera audiences.[1] Zenor also portrayed Claire Laurence on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless in 1982.[3] Beyond her soap work, Zenor secured several notable guest spots in the mid-1970s. She appeared as Nurse Murphy in the "MAS*H" episode "For Want of a Boot" in 1974, portraying a lieutenant dealing with supply shortages at the 4077th. That year, she also played Airman Jill Denby in the "The Six Million Dollar Man" episode "Pilot Error." In 1976, Zenor featured as Samantha, an early iteration of the character later embodied by Suzanne Somers, in the original pilot for "Three's Company," and as Barbara Warner in the "The Nancy Walker Show" episode "The Babysitter." Her television run concluded the decade with a role as a cocktail waitress in an episode of "Eight Is Enough" in 1977.Film roles
Susanne Zenor's screen debut occurred in the 1970 comedic drama The Moonshine War, directed by Richard Quine, where she played Miley Mitchell, serving as a romantic interest opposite leads Alan Arkin and Richard Widmark in a story set during Prohibition-era Kentucky involving bootlegging and federal agents. The film, adapted from Max Shulman's novel, marked her entry into feature films amid a cast that included Patty Duke and highlighted her early work in supporting capacities within ensemble productions. Her film work peaked in the 1970s with a series of supporting roles across genres, often in comedic or dramatic features. In 1972, she appeared as the Discotheque Girl in Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam, a romantic comedy starring Allen and Diane Keaton, contributing to the film's vibrant New York nightlife scenes. That same year, Zenor portrayed Paula in Get to Know Your Rabbit, a Brian De Palma-directed comedy featuring Tom Smothers as a would-be magician, though the project underwent significant post-production changes before release. In 1973, she took on Alba Wadsworth in the psychological horror film The Baby, directed by Ted Post, playing one of the dysfunctional sisters in a tale of family dysfunction and isolation that showcased her in more dramatic territory. Also in 1973, Zenor had a bit part as the Dumb Blonde in Sydney Pollack's romantic drama The Way We Were, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, emphasizing her comedic timing in a brief but memorable appearance. She further appeared in the made-for-television movie The Girl Most Likely to..., directed by Lee Philips, as Heidi Murphy, a supporting character in the black comedy about revenge and transformation led by Stockard Channing. Zenor's 1970s output continued with roles in Lucky Lady (1975), where she played a Brunette in Stanley Donen's Prohibition-era adventure comedy featuring Gene Hackman, Liza Minnelli, and Burt Reynolds.[10] In 1977, she appeared as Blonde in The Choirboys, Robert Aldrich's ensemble drama about corrupt Los Angeles policemen, starring Charles Durning and Lou Gossett Jr. Her final notable film role of the decade was as Mother of Triplets in Joan Rivers' directorial debut Rabbit Test (1978), a satirical comedy about the first pregnant man, with Billy Crystal in the lead. Throughout these films, Zenor was predominantly cast in supporting parts as attractive women, frequently blondes in lighthearted or stereotypical roles such as the Discotheque Girl, Dumb Blonde, and Blonde, reflecting the era's common typecasting of actresses in secondary comedic positions that aligned with her concurrent television guest spots.[11][12] This filmography, peaking in the mid-1970s, complemented her television success by providing opportunities to collaborate with prominent directors like Woody Allen and Sydney Pollack in Hollywood features.Personal life
Marriages and relationships
Zenor was first married to Robert Eugene Cavallo, though the exact dates of their marriage and divorce remain undisclosed in public records; this union predated her subsequent relationships and occurred before 1969.[1] Her second marriage was to J.S. Johnson on October 31, 1969, ending in divorce on April 10, 1980.[1] Zenor's third and longest marriage was to actor Edward Mallory, beginning in 1980 and lasting until his death on April 4, 2007; the couple met through their shared work on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, where Mallory portrayed Bill Horton and Zenor played his on-screen daughter-in-law, Margo Anderman Horton.[13][1] They shared a family life together for 27 years.[1] No additional information on children from her earlier marriages is publicly confirmed.[1]Later years
Zenor retired from acting after a brief return to her role as Margo Anderman Horton on the soap opera Days of Our Lives in 1986, marking the end of her professional career with no subsequent credited performances.[1] Following the death of her husband, Edward Mallory, in 2007, Zenor has maintained a low public profile, with limited information available about her personal activities, residences, or involvement in philanthropy, reflecting her preference for privacy in later life.[5] As of November 2025, Zenor is 78 years old, and no public details regarding her health status have been disclosed.[1] Her legacy endures as a retired actress remembered for her contributions to television and film during the 1970s, particularly her portrayal of Margo Horton, which remains a notable part of Days of Our Lives history.[2]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | The Moonshine War | Miley Mitchell | as Suzanne Zenor[14] |
| 1972 | Play It Again, Sam | Discotheque Girl | as Suzanne Zenor[15] |
| 1972 | Get to Know Your Rabbit | Paula | as Suzanne Zenor |
| 1973 | The Baby | Alba Wadsworth | as Suzanne Zenor[16] |
| 1973 | The Way We Were | Dumb Blonde | as Suzanne Zenor[17] |
| 1973 | The Girl Most Likely to... | Heidi Murphy | as Suzanne Zenor[18] |
| 1975 | Lucky Lady | Brunette | [10] |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Blonde | [19] |
| 1978 | Rabbit Test | Mother of Triplets |
Television
Susanne Zenor's television appearances spanned guest roles and a recurring part in a soap opera, primarily during the 1970s.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | McMillan & Wife | Virginia Duke | 1 episode: "An Elementary Case of Murder"[7] |
| 1973 | Love, American Style | Cristabel | 1 episode: "Love and the Lie" |
| 1973 | Catch-22 | Nurse Duckett | TV movie[20] |
| 1973 | Here We Go Again | Sheryl | 1 episode: "Sunday, Soggy Sunday"[21] |
| 1974 | MAS*H | Nurse Murphy | 1 episode: "For Want of a Boot" |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man | Airman Jill Denby | 1 episode: "Pilot Error" |
| 1975 | That's My Mama | Foxy Flo | 1 episode: "Trial and Error"[22] |
| 1975 | The Impostor | April | TV movie[23] |
| 1976 | The Nancy Walker Show | Barbara Warner | 1 episode: "The Babysitter"[24] |
| 1976 | Petrocelli | Gigi Laverne | 2 episodes: "Falling Star", "Blood Money"[25] |
| 1976 | Police Story | Marsha | 1 episode: "The Other Side of the Fence"[26] |
| 1976 | Three's Company | Samantha | Unaired Pilot #1[27] |
| 1976 | Barnaby Jones | Sue Ellen | 1 episode: "Blood Vengeance"[8] |
| 1977 | C.P.O. Sharkey | Jackie | 1 episode: "Skolnick in Love"[28] |
| 1977 | Eight Is Enough | Cocktail Waitress | 1 episode: "Is There a Doctor in the House?"[29] |
| 1977 | Husbands and Wives | Joy Bell | TV movie[30] |
| 1977–1980, 1986 | Days of Our Lives | Margo Anderman Horton | 196 episodes (1977–1980), 1 episode (1986)[3] |
| 1982 | The Young and the Restless | Claire Laurence | 2 episodes[3] |