D'Urville Martin
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.
Filmography
Black Hollywood
1984
as Self
The Bear
1984
as Billy
The Big Score
1983
as Easy
Blind Rage
1976
as Willie Black
Death Journey
1976
as Gas Station Attendant
Boss Nigger
1975
as Amos
Dolemite
1975
as Willie Green
Sheba, Baby
1975
as Pilot
Hell Up In Harlem
1973
as Reverend Rufus
Five on the Black Hand Side
1973
as Booker T.
The Soul of Nigger Charley
1973
as Toby
Book of Numbers
1973
as Billy Bowlegs
Black Caesar
1973
as Rev. Rufus
Hammer
1972
as Sonny
The Final Comedown
1972
as Billy Joe Ashley
The Legend of Nigger Charley
1972
as Toby
Watermelon Man
1970
as Bus Driver
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A Time to Sing
1968
as Luke Harper
Rosemary's Baby
1968
as Diego
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967
as Frankie
Black Like Me
1964