D'Urville Martin
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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
Credits
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
as Diego
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
as Frankie
Black Caesar (1973)
as Rev. Rufus
Boss Nigger (1975)
as Amos
Sheba, Baby (1975)
as Pilot
Watermelon Man (1970)
as Bus Driver
Black Like Me (1964)
Actor
The Bear (1984)
as Billy
Dolemite (1975)
as Willie Green
Hell Up In Harlem (1973)
as Reverend Rufus
Hammer (1972)
as Sonny
Blind Rage (1976)
as Willie Black
The Final Comedown (1972)
as Billy Joe Ashley
The Big Score (1983)
as Easy
Death Journey (1976)
as Gas Station Attendant
The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972)
as Toby
Five on the Black Hand Side (1973)
as Booker T.
Black Hollywood (1984)
as Self
The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973)
as Toby
Book of Numbers (1973)
as Billy Bowlegs
A Time to Sing (1968)
as Luke Harper