Morgan Turner (born April 29, 1999) is an American actress. She gained significant recognition for her role as Martha Kaply, one of the four teenagers transported into the titular video game, in the highly successful fantasy adventure films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).
Early Life and Education Born on April 29, 1999, Morgan Turner grew up with an early passion for acting. She began her career in the performing arts at a young age.
Career Turner's acting debut occurred in the mid-2000s. One of her earliest notable film appearances was in the sports drama Invincible (2006), where she played the role of Susan Vermeil. She continued to secure roles in various film and television productions throughout her childhood and teenage years.
In 2010, she featured in the romantic drama Remember Me, starring Robert Pattinson. The following year, Turner appeared in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce (2011), an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel, alongside Kate Winslet. Her early filmography also includes the independent drama Quitters (2012) and Wetlands (2017).
Her breakthrough role came in 2017 with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. In the film, she portrays Martha Kaply, an introverted high school student who, upon entering the Jumanji video game, transforms into the avatar Ruby Roundhouse (played by Karen Gillan). The film was a major commercial and critical success, leading to her reprisal of the role in the equally successful sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). These roles significantly elevated her public profile and established her as a recognizable young actress in Hollywood.
Following her Jumanji success, Turner has continued to explore new acting opportunities across different genres, further developing her career in the entertainment industry.
Filmography (Selected)
- Invincible (2006)
- The Answer Man (2009)
- Remember Me (2010)
- Mildred Pierce (TV miniseries, 2011)
- Quitters (2012)
- Wonderstruck (2017)
- Wetlands (2017)
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
Further Information While her professional career is well-documented, details regarding Morgan Turner's personal life and specific educational background are generally kept private. Her work in the Jumanji franchise remains her most widely recognized contribution to film.