Susanne Zenor (born November 26, 1946) is a retired American

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best known for the role of "Margo Anderman Horton" on ''

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''.

Early life

Sue Zan Zenor was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 26, 1946.Biodata
ancestrylibrary.com. Accessed January 30, 2024. She was initiated in the Alpha Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, in Jeffersonville in 1964.

Career

Zenor started her acting career at the

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. She appeared in the movie ''

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'' (1970) in which she portrayed Miley Mitchell. Zenor appeared in the

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movie '' Play It Again, Sam'' (1972) in which her name was listed as Suzanne Zenor. She played Alda Wadsworth in '' The Baby'' (1973) and was credited as Suzanne Zenor. She also appeared as one of

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's victims on TV in

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' dark comedy '' The Girl Most Likely To...'' (1973), which co-starred

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. Zenor made many television guest appearances during the 1970s, in shows such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. In 1976, she appeared in ABC's original pilot for ''

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'' playing the naive blonde, Samantha. She starred alongside

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and

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. A second pilot followed, with

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in the role of Samantha, now called Chrissy. Eventually, the role went to

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. In 1977, Zenor started playing the role of Margo Anderman Horton on the

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''Days of Our Lives''. Zenor left the role, her last known credit, in 1980. She was married to her ''Days'' co-star

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until his death in 2007.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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