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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 (Movies)
Black Hollywood
Character:Self
Release Date:28/11/1984
The Bear
Character:Billy
Release Date:28/09/1984
The Big Score
Character:Easy
Release Date:17/03/1983
Blind Rage
Character:Willie Black
Release Date:06/10/1976
Boss Nigger
Character:Amos
Release Date:17/08/1975
Dolemite
Character:Willie Green
Release Date:26/04/1975
Sheba, Baby
Character:Pilot
Release Date:26/03/1975
Hell Up In Harlem
Character:Reverend Rufus
Release Date:01/12/1973
Five on the Black Hand Side
Character:Booker T.
Release Date:25/10/1973
The Soul of Nigger Charley
Character:Toby
Release Date:15/05/1973
Book of Numbers
Character:Billy Bowlegs
Release Date:10/04/1973
Black Caesar
Character:Rev. Rufus
Release Date:07/02/1973
Hammer
Character:Sonny
Release Date:04/07/1972
The Final Comedown
Character:Billy Joe Ashley
Release Date:31/05/1972
The Legend of Nigger Charley
Character:Toby
Release Date:16/03/1972
Watermelon Man
Character:Bus Driver
Release Date:27/05/1970
A Time to Sing
Character:Luke Harper
Release Date:15/08/1968
Rosemary's Baby
Character:Diego
Release Date:12/06/1968
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Character:Frankie
Release Date:11/12/1967
Black Like Me
Character:
Release Date:20/05/1964
Television Appearances
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