D'Urville Martin
Acting
1939-02-11 · New York City, New York
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.
movieBlack Hollywood
as Self · 1984 · 0.0
movieThe Bear
as Billy · 1984 · 7.1
movieThe Big Score
as Easy · 1983 · 6.0
movieBlind Rage
as Willie Black · 1976 · 5.3
movieDeath Journey
as Gas Station Attendant · 1976 · 5.2
movieBoss Nigger
as Amos · 1975 · 6.7
movieDolemite
as Willie Green · 1975 · 5.9
movieSheba, Baby
as Pilot · 1975 · 5.7
movieHell Up In Harlem
as Reverend Rufus · 1973 · 5.5
movieFive on the Black Hand Side
as Booker T. · 1973 · 7.2
movieThe Soul of Nigger Charley
as Toby · 1973 · 5.2
movieBook of Numbers
as Billy Bowlegs · 1973 · 7.0
movieBlack Caesar
as Rev. Rufus · 1973 · 5.8
movieHammer
as Sonny · 1972 · 5.4
movieThe Final Comedown
as Billy Joe Ashley · 1972 · 6.5
movieThe Legend of Nigger Charley
as Toby · 1972 · 6.2
movieWatermelon Man
as Bus Driver · 1970 · 6.3
tvThe Name of the Game
as Carlton · 1968 · 7.0
movieA Time to Sing
as Luke Harper · 1968 · 6.5
movieRosemary's Baby
as Diego · 1968 · 7.8
movieGuess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Frankie · 1967 · 7.6
tvThe Invaders
as Casey · 1967 · 6.8
tvThe Monkees
as The Champ · 1966 · 6.6
movieBlack Like Me
as · 1964 · 6.2