D'Urville Martin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 11, 1939
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York
- Died
- May 28, 1984
Biography
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.
Movies with D'Urville Martin
- Rosemary's Baby 1968 · ★ 7.8
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967 · ★ 7.6
- Dolemite 1975 · ★ 5.8
- Black Caesar 1973 · ★ 5.9
- Boss Nigger 1975 · ★ 6.7
- Watermelon Man 1970 · ★ 6.3
- Hell Up In Harlem 1973 · ★ 5.5
- Sheba, Baby 1975 · ★ 5.7
- The Legend of Nigger Charley 1972 · ★ 6.2
- Hammer 1972 · ★ 5.4
- The Final Comedown 1972 · ★ 6.5
- Black Like Me 1964 · ★ 6.2
- Blind Rage 1976 · ★ 5.2
- The Soul of Nigger Charley 1973 · ★ 5.2
- Death Journey 1976 · ★ 5.2
- Five on the Black Hand Side 1973 · ★ 7.2
- The Bear 1984 · ★ 7.1
- The Big Score 1983 · ★ 6.0
- A Time to Sing 1968 · ★ 6.5
- Book of Numbers 1973 · ★ 7.0
- Black Hollywood 1984
Movies directed by D'Urville Martin
- Dolemite 1975 · ★ 5.8
- Disco 9000 1976 · ★ 4.3