Mickey Horton

Mickey Horton
Days of our Lives character
John Clarke as Mickey Horton, 1967
Portrayed byJohn Clarke (1965–2004)
Richard Voigts (2004)
John Ingle (2004–06)
Kevin Dobson (2008)
Duration
  • 1965–2006
  • 2008
First appearanceNovember 8, 1965
Last appearanceOctober 2, 2008
ClassificationFormer; regular
Created byPeggy Phillips and Kenneth Rosen
Introduced byTed Corday
In-universe information
OccupationLawyer
Owner and Senior Attorney at Mickey Horton's Law Firm
Serves on the Board of Directors at Salem University Hospital
FamilyHorton
ParentsTom Horton
Alice Horton
SiblingsTommy Horton Jr.
Addie Williams
Bill Horton
Marie Horton
Spouse
ChildrenMelissa Horton (adoptive)
Sarah Horton (legal)
Janice Barnes (foster)
GrandchildrenNathan Horton (adoptive)
Mackenzie Horton (legal)
Victoria Horton-Cook (legal)
GrandparentsSid Grayson
Abigail Grayson
William Horton
Adelaide Horton
Nieces and nephewsSandy Horton
Steven Olson
Julie Williams
Hope Williams Brady
Mike Horton
Jennifer Horton
Jessica Blake
Lucas Roberts

Mickey Horton is a fictional character from the soap opera Days of Our Lives, played from the show's debut episode in 1965 until January 2004 by John Clarke, spanning 3,500 episodes.[1][2] The role was briefly played in 2004 by Richard Voigts, then by John Ingle from 2004 through 2006.[3] Kevin Dobson appeared as Mickey in the character's final appearances between April and October 2008.[4]

At the time of his retirement, Clarke was the longest-tenured original Days of our Lives actor after his onscreen mother Frances Reid (Alice Horton), appearing in the role for 39 years.[2][5] He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Mickey.


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  1. ^ "Mickey Horton". Soap Central. n.d. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  2. ^ a b Iannucci, Rebecca (2019-10-22). "Days of Our Lives Actor John Clarke, Who Played Mickey Horton, Dead at 88". TVLine. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  3. ^ "Mickey Horton recast?". Soaps. n.d. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  4. ^ "'Knots Landing's' Beloved Kevin Dobson Dead at 77". Michael Fairman TV. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  5. ^ "Forty-Six Years in Salem, USA: The 46 Longest-Running Actors in "Days of Our Lives" History: November 8, 1965-November 8, 2011". Jason47. 2011. Retrieved 2022-03-25.