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