D'Urville Martin (Actor)

Reviews of D'Urville Martin Movies

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Movies starring D'Urville Martin have generally received mixed reviews and hold an average score of 59%.

Rosemary's Baby - released in 1968 - is D'Urville Martin's highest rated movie, with a score of 84% based on 732 reviews.

The lowest rated film from D'Urville Martin is Death Journey - released in 1976 - with a score of 39% based on 4 reviews.

Actor 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.

D'Urville Martin has acted in films with Fred Williamson, Tony Brubaker, Julius Harris and Almira Sessions.

D'Urville Martin has worked with these film directors: Larry Cohen, Oscar Williams, Roman Polanski and Fred Williamson.