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.

Known For

The Invaders

The Name of the Game

The Monkees

Rosemary's Baby

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Black Caesar

Boss Nigger

Hell Up In Harlem

All Movies (21)

• Black Hollywood1984 · as Self
• The Bear1984 · as Billy
• The Big Score1983 · as Easy
• Blind Rage1976 · as Willie Black
• Death Journey1976 · as Gas Station Attendant
• Boss Nigger1975 · as Amos
• Dolemite1975 · as Willie Green
• Sheba, Baby1975 · as Pilot
• Hell Up In Harlem1973 · as Reverend Rufus
• Five on the Black Hand Side1973 · as Booker T.
• The Soul of Nigger Charley1973 · as Toby
• Book of Numbers1973 · as Billy Bowlegs
• Black Caesar1973 · as Rev. Rufus
• Hammer1972 · as Sonny
• The Final Comedown1972 · as Billy Joe Ashley
• The Legend of Nigger Charley1972 · as Toby
• Watermelon Man1970 · as Bus Driver
• A Time to Sing1968 · as Luke Harper
• Rosemary's Baby1968 · as Diego
• Guess Who's Coming to Dinner1967 · as Frankie
• Black Like Me1964

All TV Shows (3)

• The Name of the Game1968 · as Carlton
• The Invaders1967 · as Casey
• The Monkees1966 · as The Champ