Martha Taverner — Before and After Character Profile

About Martha Taverner

The murder victim. Was pregnant and involved with multiple boys. Fought with Jacob, became trapped in his car during a snowstorm, and died when she landed face-first on a car jack after Jacob knocked her down.

Character Facts

Played by

Alison Folland

Appears in

Before and After (1996)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Before and After

• Carolyn Ryan (Meryl Streep)
• Ben Ryan (Liam Neeson)
• Jacob Ryan (Edward Furlong)
• Judith Ryan (Julia Weldon)
• Dr. Tom McAnally (Larry Pine)
• Panos Demeris (Alfred Molina)
• Dr. Ryan's Assistant (Pamela Blair)
• Young Policeman (Timothy Patrick Cavanaugh)
• TV Reporter (Jay Potter)
• Panos' Assistant (Ellen Lancaster)
• T.J.'s Mom (Bernadette Quigley)
• Wendell Bye (John Heard)