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D'Urville Martin: African American blaxsploitation actor/director (1939-1984).
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D'Urville Martin has 7 credits in our database.
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Filmography (7)
Biography
D'Urville Martin (February 11, 1939 – May 28, 1984) was an American actor in both film and television. He appeared in numerous 1970s movies in the blaxploitation genre. He also appeared in two unaired pilots of what would become All in the Family as Lionel Jefferson. Born in New York City, Martin began his career in the mid-1960s and soon appeared in prominent films such as Black Like Me, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and Rosemary's Baby. Martin also directed films in his career, including Dolemite, starring Rudy Ray Moore.
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How old was D'Urville Martin?
D'Urville Martin was born on and passed away on at the age of 45.
What movies or shows has D'Urville Martin been in?
D'Urville Martin has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Blind Rage (1976), Five on the Black Hand Side (1973), Hell Up in Harlem (1973), The Final Comedown (1972), The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972).
Where can I find more information about D'Urville Martin?
You can find more about D'Urville Martin on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
