D'Urville Martin

Known for ActingBorn 1939-02-11Died 1984-05-28New York City, New York

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Rosemary's Baby

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

The Bear

Five on the Black Hand Side

Book of Numbers

The Name of the Game

The Invaders

Boss Nigger

A Time to Sing

The Final Comedown

The Monkees

Watermelon Man

The Legend of Nigger Charley

The Human Tornado

Black Like Me

The Big Score

Dolemite

Black Caesar

Sheba, Baby

Hell Up In Harlem

Hammer

Blind Rage

Death Journey

The Soul of Nigger Charley

Disco 9000

Black Hollywood