Morgan Turner
Morgan Turner | |
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| Born | Morgan Jeanette Turner April 29, 1999 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Morgan Jeanette Turner (born April 29, 1999)[1] is an American actor best known for playing Martha Kaply in the Jumanji franchise.
Biography
[edit]Turner attended Methacton High School in Fairview Village, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the school choir.[2]
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.[3][2]
In 2011, they appeared as Veda Pierce in the award-winning miniseries Mildred Pierce as the daughter of Kate Winslet's character.[3] In 2017, they appeared in the film Wonderstruck.[4]
Turner’s main recognition came in 2017 with the film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its 2019 sequel Jumanji: The Next Level.[5] In both films, they portrayed Martha, an intelligent and shy high school student.[4]
Turner identifies as non-binary transgender and uses they/them prounouns.[6]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Invincible | Susan Vermeil | |
| 2008 | The Answer Man | Singing Daughter | |
| 2010 | Remember Me | Taunting Classmate | |
| 2013 | A Miracle in Spanish Harlem | Sarah | |
| 2014 | The Sisterhood of Night | Sarah Burhnardt | [7] |
| 2015 | Quitters | Natalia | |
| 2017 | Wonderstruck | Janet | [8] |
| Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Martha Kaply | ||
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level | [9][10] | |
| 2026 | Jumanji: Open World | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 Elkin, Michael. "A wicked star turn for Montco girl". Archived from the original on 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- 1 2 "'Mildred Pierce' role was tricky for West Chester girl". The Morning Call. 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- 1 2 Amanda N'Duka (2016-09-22). "'Jumanji' Sequel Casts Rhys Darby and Morgan Turner". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Mansoor Mithaiwala (2020-03-17). "Madison Iseman & Morgan Turner Interview - Jumanji: The Next Level Blu-ray". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
- ↑ "'Moonrise Kingdom' Star Kara Hayward To Lead Teen Drama 'The Sisterhood Of Night'". www.indiewire.com. 22 October 2012.
- ↑ "CS Video: Rhys Darby, Madison Iseman & Morgan Turner on Jumanji: The Next Level". www.comingsoon.net. 19 March 2020.
- ↑ "'Jumanji' Sequel Casts Rhys Darby and Morgan Turner". Deadline Hollywood. 22 September 2016.
- ↑ "Jumanji: The Next Level Stars Reveal What she Wants in a Sequel". www.cbr.com. 17 March 2020.
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