Jake Martin (Ricky Paull Goldin) Bio - All My Children

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Jake Martin

RICKY PAULL GOLDIN

Came to town: 1979
Marital Status: Married to Amanda Dillon
Occupation: Doctor

CHARACTER BIO

Being a Martin almost guarantees you certain traits: honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness. Jake's all those things, but life and love just never seem to go his way. After spending the last few years in a war-torn nation, he's seen just how unforgiving life can be. It's left him a little lost, but he's trying to find his way.

The Good

His medical career
His family

The Bad and the Ugly

Framed by David Hayward for nearly killing Adam Chandler
Led to believe that Colby Chandler was his daughter for many months
Held hostage in Africa while doing Doctors Without Borders work

Friends

Joe Martin: Father
Tad Martin: Brother (adoptive)
Frankie Hubbard: Co-worker
Angie Hubbard: Co-worker
Liza Colby: Friend

Foes

David Hayward: Enemy

Love Interests

Amanda Dillon

ACTOR BIO

By the age of 13, Mr. Goldin had already done 150 commercials. His resume includes roles on St. Elsewhere, Kate & Allie, Baywatch and ALF. He made his daytime debut on Another World. On the big screen, he's done been in such films as The Blob, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, and Lambada.

In 1993, Mr. Goldin left Another World for Broadway, where he played Danny Zuko in Grease. He landed back in daytime with a stint on The Young and the Restless from 1999-2001 before arriving on Guiding Light to play lawman Gus Aitoro. He left the show in 2008, and joined All My Children.