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Colleen Zenk
Oakdale Presence
Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson Munson Montgomery (1978 to September 17, 2010)

At A Glance

Colleen, who played heroine Barbara Ryan, has worked professionally since the age of nine and became committed to her career while attending Catholic University of America, where she majored in Theater. Colleen made her Broadway debut in Bring Back Birdie with Chita Rivera and Donald O'Connor. Her film debut was in John Huston's adaptation of Annie.

Colleen is also a talented stage actress and has toured extensively with the Army Special Services in Europe as well as national tours.

She has a total of six children: four girls and two boys. Colleen devotes much of her time to the national chapters of Easter Seals, the March of Dimes, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She has also volunteered her time and talent to Bread and Roses, an AIDS hospice in Connecticut.

Colleen's hobbies include interior design, 18th and19th century antiques, and gardening.



Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION

Women on the Ledge
Steffi
1993

As The World Turns
Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson Munson Montgomery
1978 to September 17, 2010



Acting Portfolio
FILM

Annie
Celeste
1982

You Better Watch Out
Binky
1980



Acting Portfolio
THEATRE

Bring Back Birdie
Rosie



Acting Portfolio
REGIONAL THEATRE

They're Playing Our Song

Where's Charley?

Can Can

The Star-Spangled Girl

Barefoot in the Park



Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2002, 2011)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2001)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2011)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2005, 2008)

Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Barrington, Illinois
DATE OF BIRTH: January 20, 1955
HAIR: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married/Estranged, Mark Pinter [Aug 9, 1987]
News Archives

News Archive: Zenk Pinter readies to celebrate 25 years on ATWT. [Jul 31, 2000]
News Archive: Colleen Zenk Pinter earns first Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 18, 2001]
News Archive: ATWT actress diagnosed with oral cancer. [Oct 27, 2007]
News Archive: Colleen Zenk Pinter arrested on DUI charges. [Apr 7, 2010]
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