Joe Martin (Ray MacDonnell) Bio - All My Children

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Joe Martin

RAY MACDONNELL

Came to town: 1970
Marital Status: Married to Ruth Martin
Occupation: Doctor

CHARACTER BIO

A foundation of the community, Joe is known for his fairness and wisdom. An esteemed doctor and family man, Joe's priorities are always focused on those he loves.

The Good

His long reign as Chief of Staff of Pine Valley Hospital
Found love later in life with co-worker Ruth Brent
Built a family with Ruth, including their sons Jake and Tad, and his children Jeff and Tara

The Bad and the Ugly

Almost lost Ruth to the charm of Dr. David Thornton
Helped Ruth cope with her rape at the hands of Ray Gardner
Suffered a massive heart attack in 1997

Friends

Tad Martin: Son (adoptive)
Jake Martin: Son
Opal Cortlandt: Friend
Angie Hubbard: Co-worker
Jesse Hubbard: Friend

Foes

David Hayward: Enemy

Love Interests

Ruth Martin

ACTOR BIO

Ray MacDonnell joined the cast of All My Children in 1970, at its inception, as Dr. Joe Martin. Dr. Joe remains one of Pine Valley's most upstanding citizens, along with his wife, Ruth.

Mr. MacDonnell was born and raised in Lawrence, MA, and went to nearby Amherst College. He attended the Royal Academy in London as a Fulbright scholar.

He appeared as the popular character Philip Capice on The Edge of Night for nearly eight years. Mr. MacDonnell's other television credits include Studio One and Armstrong Circle Theatre. He starred on Broadway in Mame, with both Angela Lansbury and Ann Miller, and in numerous off-Broadway productions.

In 2004, Mr. MacDonnell received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.