Joseph "Jake" Henry Martin Jr.M.D. is a fictional character on the long-running American daytime drama All My Children. Since the character's on-screen birth in 1979, he has been portrayed by several actors, most recently by Ricky Paull Goldin, who took over the role on April 30, 2008 until the series finale on September 23, 2011.
Storyline
Jake, originally known as Joey, was the late-in-life son born to Dr. Joe Martin and his second wife, Ruth, a nurse. He grew up a good kid and as a young adult, fell in love with Emily Ann Sago, the daughter of reformed prostitute Estelle LaTour. Although the two married against Joe's and Ruth's wishes, their love wasn't meant to last. Emily Ann became pregnant shortly after they married but later miscarried the child. When Emily Ann discovered that sadistic pimp Billy Clyde Tuggle was actually her birth father, she became mentally unhinged. After trying to help her the best he could, Joey divorced her after she was institutionalized. Soon after, Joey left for medical school in 1991.
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Jake is called to Ian Slaters hospital room when problems are suspected with his new heart valve.
published: 11 May 2009
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 01-19-09
Jake questions Amanda about the 6 million dollar check. Amanda collapses and Jake takes her to the hospital where Amanda confirms she's pregnant.
published: 27 Jan 2009
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 01-16-09-One
Jake continues his conversation with Amanda and suggests that she might be pregnant.
published: 17 Jan 2009
All My Children: Jake and his Parents
5-19-07-Ruth and Joe visit Jake in the hospital.
Features: Ricky Paull Goldin as Jake Martin, Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin, and Lee Meriwether as Ruth Martin
published: 14 Sep 2008
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 10-02-09-One
Jake finds out that Liza tracked down Stuart's birth mother. Amanda confronts Krystal again.
published: 02 Oct 2009
All My Children: Joe Announces His Retirement
12/3/09-When Jake goes to tell Joe he'll be moving, Joe surprises him with the news that after 40 years, he and Ruth will be retiring and moving out of Pine Valley.
Features:
Ricky Paull Goldin-Jake Martin
Ray MacDonnell-Joe Martin
published: 24 Dec 2009
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 03-16-09
Amanda tries to persuade Jake to go along with her scheme to save her baby.
published: 16 Mar 2009
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 09-16-09
Jake learns about Amanda's new plan. Amanda partners David at the Dance A Thon.
published: 20 Sep 2009
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 06-22-2011
Jake tells Amanda he didn't sleep with Cara and apologizes. Amanda wants to tell Jake the truth about JR.
published: 22 Jun 2011
Ricky Paull Goldin Jake Martin 01-06-2010
David plays on Amanda's emotions. Jake and Amanda argue about Jake going to Gloucester.
5-19-07-Ruth and Joe visit Jake in the hospital.
Features: Ricky Paull Goldin as Jake Martin, Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin, and Lee Meriwether as Ruth Martin...
5-19-07-Ruth and Joe visit Jake in the hospital.
Features: Ricky Paull Goldin as Jake Martin, Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin, and Lee Meriwether as Ruth Martin
5-19-07-Ruth and Joe visit Jake in the hospital.
Features: Ricky Paull Goldin as Jake Martin, Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin, and Lee Meriwether as Ruth Martin
12/3/09-When Jake goes to tell Joe he'll be moving, Joe surprises him with the news that after 40 years, he and Ruth will be retiring and moving out of Pine Val...
12/3/09-When Jake goes to tell Joe he'll be moving, Joe surprises him with the news that after 40 years, he and Ruth will be retiring and moving out of Pine Valley.
Features:
Ricky Paull Goldin-Jake Martin
Ray MacDonnell-Joe Martin
12/3/09-When Jake goes to tell Joe he'll be moving, Joe surprises him with the news that after 40 years, he and Ruth will be retiring and moving out of Pine Valley.
Features:
Ricky Paull Goldin-Jake Martin
Ray MacDonnell-Joe Martin
5-19-07-Ruth and Joe visit Jake in the hospital.
Features: Ricky Paull Goldin as Jake Martin, Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin, and Lee Meriwether as Ruth Martin
12/3/09-When Jake goes to tell Joe he'll be moving, Joe surprises him with the news that after 40 years, he and Ruth will be retiring and moving out of Pine Valley.
Features:
Ricky Paull Goldin-Jake Martin
Ray MacDonnell-Joe Martin
Joseph "Jake" Henry Martin Jr.M.D. is a fictional character on the long-running American daytime drama All My Children. Since the character's on-screen birth in 1979, he has been portrayed by several actors, most recently by Ricky Paull Goldin, who took over the role on April 30, 2008 until the series finale on September 23, 2011.
Storyline
Jake, originally known as Joey, was the late-in-life son born to Dr. Joe Martin and his second wife, Ruth, a nurse. He grew up a good kid and as a young adult, fell in love with Emily Ann Sago, the daughter of reformed prostitute Estelle LaTour. Although the two married against Joe's and Ruth's wishes, their love wasn't meant to last. Emily Ann became pregnant shortly after they married but later miscarried the child. When Emily Ann discovered that sadistic pimp Billy Clyde Tuggle was actually her birth father, she became mentally unhinged. After trying to help her the best he could, Joey divorced her after she was institutionalized. Soon after, Joey left for medical school in 1991.