D'Urville Martin
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Person

D'Urville Martin

Known for
Acting
Born
February 11, 1939
Died
May 28, 1984
Place of birth
New York City, New York

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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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Acting (1)

Filmography

  • Black HollywoodFilm · 1984 · as Self
  • The BearFilm · 1984 · as Billy
  • The Big ScoreFilm · 1983 · as Easy
  • Blind RageFilm · 1976 · as Willie Black
  • Death JourneyFilm · 1976 · as Gas Station Attendant
  • Disco 9000Film · 1976 · Director
  • Boss NiggerFilm · 1975 · as Amos
  • DolemiteFilm · 1975 · as Willie Green
  • DolemiteFilm · 1975 · Director
  • Sheba, BabyFilm · 1975 · as Pilot
  • Black CaesarFilm · 1973 · as Rev. Rufus
  • Book of NumbersFilm · 1973 · as Billy Bowlegs
  • Five on the Black Hand SideFilm · 1973 · as Booker T.
  • Hell Up In HarlemFilm · 1973 · as Reverend Rufus
  • The Soul of Nigger CharleyFilm · 1973 · as Toby
  • HammerFilm · 1972 · as Sonny
  • The Final ComedownFilm · 1972 · as Billy Joe Ashley
  • The Legend of Nigger CharleyFilm · 1972 · as Toby
  • Watermelon ManFilm · 1970 · as Bus Driver
  • A Time to SingFilm · 1968 · as Luke Harper
  • Rosemary's BabyFilm · 1968 · as Diego
  • The Name of the GameTV · 1968 · as Carlton · 1 episode
  • Guess Who's Coming to DinnerFilm · 1967 · as Frankie
  • The InvadersTV · 1967 · as Casey · 1 episode
  • The MonkeesTV · 1966 · as The Champ · 1 episode
  • Black Like MeFilm · 1964 · Acting

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