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person_profile-D'Urville Martin

D'Urville Martin Died at age: 45

Actor | Producer

Date of Birth:

Feb 11, 1939

Country of birth:

New York

Died:

May 28, 1984

Biography of

D'Urville Martin

    ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  

    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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D'Urville Martin

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Filmography of

D'Urville Martin

Found 19 Movies in total

Black Hollywood

Self ( Actor )

... 1984

The Bear

Billy ( Actor )

... 1984

The Big Score

Easy ( Actor )

... 1983

Blind Rage

Willie Black ( Actor )

... 1976

Boss Nigger

Amos ( Actor )

... 1975

Dolemite

Willie Green ( Actor )

Director

... 1975

Sheba, Baby

Pilot ( Actor )

... 1975

Hell Up In Harlem

Reverend Rufus ( Actor )

... 1973

Five on the Black Hand Side

Booker T. ( Actor )

... 1973

... 1973

Book of Numbers

Billy Bowlegs ( Actor )

... 1973

Black Caesar

Rev. Rufus ( Actor )

... 1973

Hammer

Sonny ( Actor )

... 1972

The Final Comedown

Billy Joe Ashley ( Actor )

Associate Producer

... 1972

... 1972

Watermelon Man

Bus Driver ( Actor )

... 1970

Rosemary's Baby

Diego ( Actor )

... 1968

... 1967

... 1964