Joe Martin (All My Children)

Joe Martin is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime and The Online Network soap opera All My Children. Ray MacDonnell played the character from the show's inception on January 5, 1970, until his retirement on January 5, 2010. He reprised his role for three episodes in March 2011, and again for two episodes in September 2011 for the show's ABC finale. The character is the longest running original character, the second being his former daughter-in-law Erica Kane. In 2005, MacDonnell received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys.

Joe Martin
All My Children character
Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin
Portrayed byRay MacDonnell
Duration
  • 1970–2011
  • 2013
First appearanceJanuary 5, 1970
Last appearanceSeptember 2, 2013
ClassificationPast; recurring
Created byAgnes Nixon
Introduced byAgnes Nixon
Bud Kloss
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Doctor of Internal Medicine
  • Chief of Staff (pre-2002, 2003–08)
  • Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
FamilyMartin
Parents
BrothersPaul Martin
Spouse
  • Helen Martin (1946–69)
  • Ruth Martin (1972–)
Sons
  • Jeff Martin
  • Bobby Martin
  • Jake Martin
DaughtersTara Martin
Adoptive sonsTad Martin
StepsonsPhil Brent (adoptive)
Grandsons
Granddaughters
  • Kelsey Jefferson
  • Kathy Martin (adoptive)
  • Jenny Martin (adoptive)
NiecesBeth Martin

MacDonnell's 2010 retirement was brought on by the production of the show moving from New York to Los Angeles. The character of Joe along with his longtime wife Ruth leave town and retire to Florida. MacDonnell reprised his role as Joe Martin on the Prospect Park's continuation of All My Children.

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