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

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Black Hollywood

Self

The Bear

Billy

The Big Score

Easy

Blind Rage

Willie Black

Death Journey

Gas Station Attendant

Boss Nigger

Amos

Dolemite

Willie Green

Sheba, Baby

Pilot

Hell Up In Harlem

Reverend Rufus

Five on the Black Hand Side

Booker T.

The Soul of Nigger Charley

Toby

Book of Numbers

Billy Bowlegs

Black Caesar

Rev. Rufus

Hammer

Sonny

The Final Comedown

Billy Joe Ashley

The Legend of Nigger Charley

Toby

Watermelon Man

Bus Driver

The Name of the Game

Carlton

🎬

A Time to Sing

Luke Harper

Rosemary's Baby

Diego

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Frankie

The Invaders

Casey

The Monkees

The Champ

Black Like Me

1964