Morgan Jeanette Turner (born 1999 or 2000) is an American actor best known for playing Martha Kaply in the Jumanji franchise.

Biography

Turner was born and raised in Fairview Village, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She attended Methacton High School, where she was a member of the school choir.

Turner began acting as a child at the age of five after watching her mother, actress Sandra Turner. In 2010, she had a small role in the film Remember Me starring Robert Pattinson.

In 2011, she appeared as Veda Pierce in the award-winning miniseries Mildred Pierce as the daughter of Kate Winslet's character. In 2017, she appeared in the film Wonderstruck.

Turner’s main recognition came in 2017 with the film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its 2019 sequel Jumanji: The Next Level. In both films, she portrays Martha, an intelligent and shy high school student.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006InvincibleSusan Vermeil
2008The Answer ManMinor role
2010Remember MeMinor role
2013A Miracle in Spanish HarlemSarah
2014The Sisterhood of NightSarah
2015QuittersNatalia
2017WonderstruckJanet
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleMartha Kaply
2019Jumanji: The Next Level
2026Jumanji: Open WorldPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008InseparableEmily Lambreaux
2010MercyMolly Singer
2011Mildred PierceVeda Pierce
2011Spring/FallHazelTV movie
2013Blue BloodsStacey Clarke
2015Halal in the FamilyBully

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