Suzanne Rogers Biography

Fast Facts

• Following her diagnosis with the neurological disorder Myasthenia Gravis, she insisted that her "Days of Our Lives" character suffer from the same disease in the hopes of educating viewers
• Supported the National Kidney Foundation at the 2009 KEEP It Hollywood charity event
• Honored by the Boost charity for her contribution to child abuse awareness
• Rogers moved to New York City at age 17 to pursue a career as a dancer and ultimately earned a place at Radio City Music Hall
• Studied at the Stella Adler Studio for Acting before landing her most famous role as Maggie Horton on "Days of Our Lives․"
• Her stage name was inspired by actress Ginger Rogers
• In 2010, following the death of Frances Reid, became the longest-running actress to appear on "Days of Our Lives․"