- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 11, 1939
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York
- Died
- May 28, 1984
D'Urville Martin
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
movieBlack Hollywood
1984 · Self
movieThe Bear
1984 · Billy
movieThe Big Score
1983 · Easy
movieBlind Rage
1976 · Willie Black
movieThe Human Tornado
1976 · Second Unit Director
movieDisco 9000
1976 · Director
movieDeath Journey
1976 · Gas Station Attendant
movieBoss Nigger
1975 · Amos
movieDolemite
1975 · Willie Green, Director
movieSheba, Baby
1975 · Pilot
movieHell Up In Harlem
1973 · Reverend Rufus
movieFive on the Black Hand Side
1973 · Booker T.
movieThe Soul of Nigger Charley
1973 · Toby
movieBook of Numbers
1973 · Billy Bowlegs
movieBlack Caesar
1973 · Rev. Rufus
movieHammer
1972 · Sonny
movieThe Final Comedown
1972 · Billy Joe Ashley, Associate Producer
movieThe Legend of Nigger Charley
1972 · Toby
movieWatermelon Man
1970 · Bus Driver
tvThe Name of the Game
1968 · Carlton
A Time to Sing
movieA Time to Sing
1968 · Luke Harper
movieRosemary's Baby
1968 · Diego
movieGuess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967 · Frankie
tvThe Invaders
1967 · Casey
tvThe Monkees
1966 · The Champ
movieBlack Like Me
1964