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D'Urville Martin

1939 - 1984 (age 45) • Acting

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

Dolemite

58%

Willie Green

1975

Black Caesar

59%

Rev. Rufus

1973

Boss Nigger

67%

Amos

1975

Watermelon Man

63%

Bus Driver

1970

The Invaders

69%

Casey

1967

The Monkees

65%

The Champ

1966

The Human Tornado

61%

Second Unit Director

1976

Hell Up In Harlem

55%

Reverend Rufus

1973

Black Hollywood

Self

1984

The Bear

71%

Billy

1984

The Big Score

60%

Easy

1983

Blind Rage

53%

Willie Black

1976

The Human Tornado

61%

Second Unit Director

1976

Disco 9000

43%

Director

1976

Death Journey

52%

Gas Station Attendant

1976

Boss Nigger

67%

Amos

1975

Dolemite

58%

Willie Green

1975

Dolemite

58%

Director

1975

Sheba, Baby

57%

Pilot

1975

Hell Up In Harlem

55%

Reverend Rufus

1973

Five on the Black Hand Side

72%

Booker T.

1973

The Soul of Nigger Charley

52%

Toby

1973

Book of Numbers

70%

Billy Bowlegs

1973

Black Caesar

59%

Rev. Rufus

1973

Hammer

54%

Sonny

1972

The Final Comedown

65%

Billy Joe Ashley

1972

The Final Comedown

65%

Associate Producer

1972

The Legend of Nigger Charley

62%

Toby

1972

Watermelon Man

63%

Bus Driver

1970
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The Name of the Game

70%

Carlton

1968

A Time to Sing

65%

Luke Harper

1968

Rosemary's Baby

78%

Diego

1968

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

76%

Frankie

1967
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The Invaders

69%

Casey

1967
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The Monkees

65%

The Champ

1966

Black Like Me

62%
1964

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