Colleen Zenk-Pinter
Oakdale Presence
Barbara Ryan Stenbeck Munson Dixon Munson Munson Montgomery (1978 to Present)
At a Glance
Colleen, who plays 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 is married to former co-star Mark Pinter (ex-Brian McColl) and the couple have a total of 6 children, four girls and two boys. Colleen and Mark devote much of their time to the national chapters of Easter Seals, the March of Dimes, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. They've also volunteered their time and talent to Bread and Roses, and AIDS hospice in Connecticut. The Pinters have performed and/or produced in the play Love Letters to raise money for these various charities.
Colleen's hobbies include interior design, 18th-19th 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 Present
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 and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2002)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2001)
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, Mark Pinter [Aug 9th, 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]
