D'Urville Martin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 11, 1939
- Died
- May 28, 1984 (aged 45)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York
Biography
D'Urville Martin (February 11, 1939 – May 28, 1984) was an American actor and director in both film and television. He appeared with regularity in numerous 1970s movies in the blaxploitation genre of films. Born in New York City, D'urville began his career in the mid 1960s, soon becoming a prominent recurring figure in the genre. Martin acted in several movies of the time, including Black Like Me and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Among his partners was the famous blaxploitation actor Fred “The Hammer” Williamson, playing his partner Toby in the Black Charley. Martin also directed films in his career, including Dolemite, starring Rudy Ray Moore. His career ended in 1984 with a heart attack at age 45 likely caused by his hard-partying lifestyle.
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Filmography
The Bear
Movie · as Billy
Black Hollywood
Movie · as Self
The Big Score
Movie · as Easy
Blind Rage
Movie · as Willie Black
Death Journey
Movie · as Gas Station Attendant
Boss Nigger
Movie · as Amos
Sheba, Baby
Movie · as Pilot
Dolemite
Movie · as Willie Green
Black Caesar
Movie · as Rev. Rufus
Hell Up In Harlem
Movie · as Reverend Rufus
Book of Numbers
Movie · as Billy Bowlegs
The Soul of Nigger Charley
Movie · as Toby
Five on the Black Hand Side
Movie · as Booker T.
The Final Comedown
Movie · as Billy Joe Ashley
Hammer
Movie · as Sonny
The Legend of Nigger Charley
Movie · as Toby
Watermelon Man
Movie · as Bus Driver
Rosemary's Baby
Movie · as Diego
A Time to Sing
Movie · as Luke Harper
The Name of the Game
TV · as Carlton · 1 ep
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Movie · as Frankie
The Invaders
TV · as Casey · 1 ep
The Monkees
TV · as The Champ · 1 ep
Black Like Me
Movie