D'Urville Martin
22 movies · 3 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Feb 11, 1939
- Died
- May 28, 1984 (age 45)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
D'Urville Martin: movies and TV shows
Acting (23)
- 1984 The Bear
as Billy
- 1983 The Big Score
as Easy
- 1976 Blind Rage
as Willie Black
- 1976 Death Journey
as Gas Station Attendant
- 1975 Boss Nigger
as Amos
- 1975 Dolemite
as Willie Green
- 1975 Sheba, Baby
as Pilot
- 1973 Hell Up In Harlem
as Reverend Rufus
- 1973 Five on the Black Hand Side
as Booker T.
- 1973 The Soul of Nigger Charley
as Toby
- 1973 Book of Numbers
as Billy Bowlegs
- 1973 Black Caesar
as Rev. Rufus
- 1972 Hammer
as Sonny
- 1972 The Final Comedown
as Billy Joe Ashley
- 1972 The Legend of Nigger Charley
as Toby
- 1970 Watermelon Man
as Bus Driver
- 1968
- 1968 A Time to Sing
as Luke Harper
- 1968 Rosemary's Baby
as Diego
- 1967 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Frankie
- 1967
- 1966
- 1964
Behind the camera (4)
- 1976 The Human Tornado
Second Unit Director
- 1976 Disco 9000
Director
- 1975 Dolemite
Director
- 1972 The Final Comedown
Associate Producer
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 1984