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.
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Acting
Movie
Rosemary's Baby
as Diego
1968
Movie
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Frankie
1967
Movie
Dolemite
as Willie Green
1975
Movie
Black Caesar
as Rev. Rufus
1973
Movie
Boss Nigger
as Amos
1975
TV
The Invaders
as Casey
1967
Movie
Watermelon Man
as Bus Driver
1970
TV
The Monkees
as The Champ
1966
Movie
Hell Up In Harlem
as Reverend Rufus
1973
Movie
Sheba, Baby
as Pilot
1975
Movie
The Legend of Nigger Charley
as Toby
1972
Movie
Hammer
as Sonny
1972
TV
The Name of the Game
as Carlton
1968
Movie
The Final Comedown
as Billy Joe Ashley
1972
Movie
Black Like Me
1964
Movie
Blind Rage
as Willie Black
1976
Movie
The Soul of Nigger Charley
as Toby
1973
Movie
Death Journey
as Gas Station Attendant
1976
Movie
Five on the Black Hand Side
as Booker T.
1973
Movie
The Bear
as Billy
1984
Movie
The Big Score
as Easy
1983
Movie
A Time to Sing
as Luke Harper
1968
Movie
Book of Numbers
as Billy Bowlegs
1973
Movie
Black Hollywood
as Self
1984
