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D'Urville Martin

Acting

4.4 Popularity Feb 11, 1939 (45 years old) New York City, New York

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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 ca...

Biography

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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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Filmography 27

1984
Black Hollywood Movie

as Self

1984
The Bear Movie

as Billy

1983
The Big Score Movie

as Easy

1976
Blind Rage Movie

as Willie Black

1976
The Human Tornado Movie

Second Unit Director

1976
Disco 9000 Movie

Director

1975
Boss Nigger Movie

as Amos

1975
Dolemite Movie

as Willie Green

1975
Dolemite Movie

Director

1975
Sheba, Baby Movie

as Pilot

1973
Hell Up In Harlem Movie

as Reverend Rufus

1973
1973
1973
Book of Numbers Movie

as Billy Bowlegs

1973
Black Caesar Movie

as Rev. Rufus

1972
Hammer Movie

as Sonny

1972
The Final Comedown Movie

as Billy Joe Ashley

1972
The Final Comedown Movie

Associate Producer

1970
Watermelon Man Movie

as Bus Driver

Photos 2

D'Urville Martin Photo
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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday February 11, 1939 (45 years old)
Died May 28, 1984
Place of Birth New York City, New York
Years Active 1964 - 1984
Popularity 4.4
Career Stats
27 Total Credits
20 Movie Roles
3 TV Roles
2 Photos