Joe Martin (All My Children)

In-universe information
In-universe information
Occupation	Doctor of Internal Medicine; Chief of Staff (pre-2002, 2003–08); Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity;
Family	Martin
Parents	Henry Martin; Kate Martin;
Brothers	Paul Martin
Spouse	Helen Martin (1946–69); Ruth Martin (1972–);
Sons	Jeff Martin; Bobby Martin; Jake Martin;
Daughters	Tara Martin
Adoptive sons	Tad Martin
Stepsons	Phil Brent (adoptive)
Grandsons	Josh Madden; Charlie Brent; Damon Miller (adoptive); Jamie Martin (adoptive); Trevor Martin; Sam Grey (great);
Granddaughters	Kelsey Jefferson; Kathy Martin (adoptive); Jenny Martin (adoptive);
Nieces	Beth Martin

Joe Martin
Joe Martin
All My Children character
	Ray MacDonnell as Joe Martin
Portrayed by	Ray MacDonnell
Duration	1970–2011; 2013;
First appearance	January 5, 1970
Last appearance	September 2, 2013
Classification	Past; recurring
Created by	Agnes Nixon
Introduced by	Agnes Nixon ; Bud Kloss
Occupation	Doctor of Internal Medicine; Chief of Staff (pre-2002, 2003–08); Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity;
In-universe information
Occupation	Doctor of Internal Medicine; Chief of Staff (pre-2002, 2003–08); Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity;
Family	Martin
Parents	Henry Martin; Kate Martin;
Brothers	Paul Martin
Spouse	Helen Martin (1946–69); Ruth Martin (1972–);
Sons	Jeff Martin; Bobby Martin; Jake Martin;
Daughters	Tara Martin
Adoptive sons	Tad Martin
Stepsons	Phil Brent (adoptive)
Grandsons	Josh Madden; Charlie Brent; Damon Miller (adoptive); Jamie Martin (adoptive); Trevor Martin; Sam Grey (great);
Granddaughters	Kelsey Jefferson; Kathy Martin (adoptive); Jenny Martin (adoptive);
Nieces	Beth Martin

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.^[1] He reprised his role for three episodes in March 2011,^[2] and again for two episodes in September 2011 for the show's ABC finale.^[1] 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.^[1]

MacDonnell's 2010 retirement was brought on by the production of the show moving from New York to Los Angeles.^[3] The character of Joe along with his longtime wife Ruth leave town and retire to Florida.^[2] MacDonnell reprised his role as Joe Martin on the Prospect Park's continuation of All My Children.

^ ^a ^b ^c "Four More Returns Confirmed for All My Children". ATV Network. atvtoday.co.uk. July 17, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Original Cast Member to Return to All My Children". ATV Network. atvtoday.co.uk. February 23, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
^ Moore, Frazier (September 30, 2009). "Susan Lucci going west with 'All My Children'". USA Today. usatoday.com. Associated Press. Retrieved December 28, 2012.

[Sept_2011_Return-1] "Four More Returns Confirmed for All My Children". ATV Network. atvtoday.co.uk. July 17, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2012.

[Mar_2011_Return-2] "Original Cast Member to Return to All My Children". ATV Network. atvtoday.co.uk. February 23, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2012.

[Retirement-3] Moore, Frazier (September 30, 2009). "Susan Lucci going west with 'All My Children'". USA Today. usatoday.com. Associated Press. Retrieved December 28, 2012.

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Joe Martin (All My Children)

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