Jake Martin (All My Children)

Jake Martin
Ricky Paull Goldin as Jake Martin
All My Children character
Portrayed by	Michael Scaleri (1983–88) Michael Brainard (1988–91, 1994–95) Michael Lowry (1996–2000) J. Eddie Peck (2000–03) Ricky Paull Goldin (2008–11)
Duration	1979, 1983–91, 1994–2003, 2008–11
First appearance	December 25, 1979
Last appearance	September 23, 2011
Created by	Agnes Nixon
Introduced by	Agnes Nixon Jorn Winther
Classification	Former, regular
Profile
Occupation	Doctor
Residence	400 Lake Drive, Pine Valley, Pennsylvania 09109
J. Eddie Peck as Jake Martin
Michael Lowry as Jake Martin
Family Martin Parents Joe Martin Ruth Martin Brothers Tad Martin (adoptive) Half-brothers Jeff Martin Phil Brent (adoptive) Bobby Martin Half-sisters Tara Martin Spouse Emily Ann Sago (1990–91) Gillian Andrassy (2000–01) Cara Castillo (2003–08) Amanda Dillon (2009–) Children Trevor Martin Grandparents Henry Martin Kate Martin Aunts and uncles Paul Martin Amy Parker Nephews Josh Madden (half) Charlie Brent (half; adoptive) Damon Miller (adoptive) Jamie Martin (adoptive) Sam Grey (half great) Nieces Kelsey Jefferson (half) Kathy Martin (adoptive) Jenny Martin (adoptive) First cousins Beth Martin Phil Brent

Jake Martin 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.

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.

Joey returned to Pine Valley in 1996, now known as Jake. Having dropped out of medical school, he became a handyman. He married Gillian Andrassy in 2000 and the two were divorced in 2001. Gillian miscarried their baby in February 2001. For a time, Jake was believed to be the father of Liza Colby's daughter, Colby Chandler, though this was proven untrue. Jake became involved with Greenlee Smythe and fell in love with her. Greenlee fell in love with Jake, and at the same time still loved Leo. After his relationship with Greenlee ended he became involved with Mia Saunders, but he eventually became engaged and got married to fellow doctor Carolyn Finn. He started up his medical career again before leaving Pine Valley in 2003. In August 2007, he called his nephew, Jamie Martin, for help in Africa with AIDS patients.

Months later, Jake Martin was being held hostage in Darfur and Zach Slater sent Aidan Devane to bring Jake back. Once out of harm's way, they returned safely to Pine Valley. Although Jake expressed plans to return to Sudan, big brother Tad convinced him to stay. Jake began working at the hospital with Joe, and reconnected with Angie Hubbard. He also renewed a bond with Dr. Frankie Hubbard, who considers him his mentor and who Jake considers the little brother he never had. Jake performed a miracle by saving Ian Slater's life after both Zach and Kendall thought he was dead.