D'Urville Martin

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Rosemary's Baby (1968) — Diego
2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) — Frankie
3. Dolemite (1975) — Willie Green
4. Black Caesar (1973) — Rev. Rufus
5. Boss Nigger (1975) — Amos
6. Watermelon Man (1970) — Bus Driver
7. The Invaders (1967) — Casey
8. The Monkees (1966) — The Champ
9. Hell Up In Harlem (1973) — Reverend Rufus
10. Sheba, Baby (1975) — Pilot
11. The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) — Toby
12. Hammer (1972) — Sonny
13. The Name of the Game (1968) — Carlton
14. The Final Comedown (1972) — Billy Joe Ashley
15. Black Like Me (1964)
16. Blind Rage (1976) — Willie Black
17. The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973) — Toby
18. Death Journey (1976) — Gas Station Attendant
19. Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) — Booker T.
20. The Bear (1984) — Billy
21. The Big Score (1983) — Easy
22. A Time to Sing (1968) — Luke Harper
23. Book of Numbers (1973) — Billy Bowlegs
24. Black Hollywood (1984) — Self

Directed

1. Dolemite (1975) — Director
2. Disco 9000 (1976) — Director