Morgan Turner

Morgan Turner
Born
Morgan Jeanette Turner

(1999-04-29) April 29, 1999 (age 27)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present

Morgan Jeanette Turner (born April 29, 1999) is an American actor best known for playing Martha Kaply in the Jumanji franchise.

Biography

Turner attended Methacton High School in Fairview Village, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the school choir.

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

In 2011, they appeared as Veda Pierce in the award-winning miniseries Mildred Pierce as the daughter of Kate Winslet's character. In 2017, they 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, they portrayed Martha, an intelligent and shy high school student.

Turner identifies as non-binary transgender and uses they/them prounouns.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006InvincibleSusan Vermeil
2008The Answer ManSinging Daughter
2010Remember MeTaunting Classmate
2013 A Miracle in Spanish HarlemSarah
2014The Sisterhood of NightSarah Burhnardt
2015QuittersNatalia
2017WonderstruckJanet
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleMartha Kaply
2019Jumanji: The Next Level
2026Jumanji: Open WorldPost-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Inseparable Emily Lambreaux
2010 Mercy Molly Singer
2011 Mildred Pierce Veda Pierce
Spring/Fall Hazel Pilot
2013 Blue Bloods Stacey Clarke
2015 Halal in the Family Bully

References

  1. ↑ "Mildred Pierce: Morgan Turner plays the daughter of Mildred Pierce in HBO mini-series". 16 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  2. 1 2 Elkin, Michael. "A wicked star turn for Montco girl". Archived from the original on 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  3. 1 2 "'Mildred Pierce' role was tricky for West Chester girl". The Morning Call. 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  4. 1 2 Amanda N'Duka (2016-09-22). "'Jumanji' Sequel Casts Rhys Darby and Morgan Turner". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  5. ↑ Mansoor Mithaiwala (2020-03-17). "Madison Iseman & Morgan Turner Interview - Jumanji: The Next Level Blu-ray". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  6. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  7. ↑ "'Moonrise Kingdom' Star Kara Hayward To Lead Teen Drama 'The Sisterhood Of Night'". www.indiewire.com. 22 October 2012.
  8. ↑ "CS Video: Rhys Darby, Madison Iseman & Morgan Turner on Jumanji: The Next Level". www.comingsoon.net. 19 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "'Jumanji' Sequel Casts Rhys Darby and Morgan Turner". Deadline Hollywood. 22 September 2016.
  10. ↑ "Jumanji: The Next Level Stars Reveal What she Wants in a Sequel". www.cbr.com. 17 March 2020.