D'Urville Martin
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
as Self
Black Hollywood
as Self
The Bear
as Billy
The Bear
as Billy
The Big Score
as Easy
The Big Score
as Easy
Blind Rage
as Willie Black
Blind Rage
as Willie Black
Death Journey
as Gas Station Attendant
Death Journey
as Gas Station Attendant
Boss Nigger
as Amos
Boss Nigger
as Amos
Dolemite
as Willie Green
Dolemite
as Willie Green
Sheba, Baby
as Pilot
Sheba, Baby
as Pilot
Hell Up In Harlem
as Reverend Rufus
Hell Up In Harlem
as Reverend Rufus
Five on the Black Hand Side
as Booker T.
Five on the Black Hand Side
as Booker T.
The Soul of Nigger Charley
as Toby
The Soul of Nigger Charley
as Toby
Book of Numbers
as Billy Bowlegs
Book of Numbers
as Billy Bowlegs
Black Caesar
as Rev. Rufus
Black Caesar
as Rev. Rufus
Hammer
as Sonny
Hammer
as Sonny
The Final Comedown
as Billy Joe Ashley
The Final Comedown
as Billy Joe Ashley
The Legend of Nigger Charley
as Toby
The Legend of Nigger Charley
as Toby
Watermelon Man
as Bus Driver
Watermelon Man
as Bus Driver
A Time to Sing
as Luke Harper
A Time to Sing
as Luke Harper
Rosemary's Baby
as Diego
Rosemary's Baby
as Diego
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Frankie
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Frankie
Black Like Me
Black Like Me