Acting
D'Urville Martin
EN cinema · 23 credits
Born
11 February 1939
Died
28 May 1984 (aged 45)
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Bear
as Billy
The Big Score
as Easy
Blind Rage
as Willie Black
Death Journey
as Gas Station Attendant
Disco 9000
Director
The Human Tornado
Second Unit Director
Boss Nigger
as Amos
Sheba, Baby
as Pilot
Dolemite
as Willie Green, Director
Black Caesar
as Rev. Rufus
Hell Up In Harlem
as Reverend Rufus
Book of Numbers
as Billy Bowlegs
Five on the Black Hand Side
as Booker T.
The Final Comedown
as Billy Joe Ashley, Associate Producer
Hammer
as Sonny
Watermelon Man
as Bus Driver
Rosemary's Baby
as Diego
A Time to Sing
as Luke Harper
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Frankie
