D'Urville Martin
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1939-02-11 – 1984-05-28
Place of birth: New York City, New York
Biography
​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  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. Description above from the Wikipedia article D'Urville Martin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Rosemary's Baby
1968Diego
Black Caesar
1973Rev. Rufus
Boss Nigger
1975Amos
Sheba, Baby
1975Pilot
Watermelon Man
1970Bus Driver
Dolemite
1975Willie Green
The Final Comedown
1972Billy Joe Ashley
Hell Up In Harlem
1973Reverend Rufus
Blind Rage
1976Willie Black
The Big Score
1983EasyA Time to Sing
1968Luke Harper
Book of Numbers
1973Billy Bowlegs
Hammer
1972Sonny
The Bear
1984Billy
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967Frankie
The Legend of Nigger Charley
1972Toby
The Soul of Nigger Charley
1973Toby
Five on the Black Hand Side
1973Booker T.
Black Like Me
1964