D'Urville Martin

D'Urville Martin

1939-02-11 – 1984-05-28 (age 45) New York City, New York
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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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Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby

1968

as Diego

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Boss Nigger
Boss Nigger

1975

as Amos

Black Caesar
Black Caesar

1973

as Rev. Rufus

Watermelon Man
Watermelon Man

1970

as Bus Driver

Sheba, Baby
Sheba, Baby

1975

as Pilot

Blind Rage
Blind Rage

1976

as Willie Black

The Final Comedown
The Final Comedown

1972

as Billy Joe Ashley

The Legend of Nigger Charley
Dolemite
Dolemite

1975

as Willie Green

Hammer
Hammer

1972

as Sonny

Five on the Black Hand Side
Hell Up In Harlem
Hell Up In Harlem

1973

as Reverend Rufus

Black Like Me
Death Journey
Death Journey

1976

as Gas Station Attendant

Black Hollywood
Black Hollywood

1984

as Self

The Bear
The Bear

1984

as Billy

The Big Score
The Big Score

1983

as Easy

The Soul of Nigger Charley
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A Time to Sing

1968

as Luke Harper