D'Urville Martin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 11, 1939
- Died
- May 28, 1984
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Black Hollywood 1984
as Self
The Bear 1984
as Billy
The Big Score 1983
as Easy
Blind Rage 1976
as Willie Black
The Human Tornado 1976
Second Unit Director
Disco 9000 1976
Director
Death Journey 1976
as Gas Station Attendant
Boss Nigger 1975
as Amos
Dolemite 1975
as Willie Green, Director
Sheba, Baby 1975
as Pilot
Hell Up In Harlem 1973
as Reverend Rufus
Five on the Black Hand Side 1973
as Booker T.
The Soul of Nigger Charley 1973
as Toby
Book of Numbers 1973
as Billy Bowlegs
Black Caesar 1973
as Rev. Rufus
Hammer 1972
as Sonny
The Final Comedown 1972
as Billy Joe Ashley, Associate Producer
The Legend of Nigger Charley 1972
as Toby
Watermelon Man 1970
as Bus Driver
A Time to Sing 1968
as Luke Harper
Rosemary's Baby 1968
as Diego
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967
as Frankie
Black Like Me 1964
Actor
Credits from TMDB.