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Jon Martin, born Gerald Michael Heath on October 24, 1947, in San Francisco, California, is a pioneering American adult film actor of the Golden Age. A native of the city, he trained in acting under renowned instructors Uta Hagen and Stella Adler in New York before returning home to enter the industry. He began with loops for the Mitchell Brothers and made his feature debut in the classic Behind the Green Door in 1972. Over nearly four decades until around 2009, Martin appeared in hundreds of films, collaborating with directors including Anthony Spinelli, Alex de Renzy, and Bob Chinn.

He worked alongside stars like Marilyn Chambers, John Leslie, and later performers such as Ginger Lynn. Known for his reliable performances and acting skills, Martin earned multiple awards, including induction into the AVN Hall of Fame. He has long resided in his hometown of San Francisco, where he remains a respected figure from the era's trailblazing porn scene.