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1971
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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.
- Actor and director
- May 28, 1984 (aged 45), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- February 11, 1939, New York City, New York, U.S.
D'Urville Martin was a prolific and engaging supporting actor in 70s blaxploitation films, such as Black Caesar and Dolemite. He also directed and produced Dolemite and Disco 9000, and appeared in TV shows like All in the Family and The Monkees.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
D'Urville Martin was a supporting actor and director in blaxploitation films of the 1970s. He appeared in Rosemary's Baby, Black Caesar, Dolemite and more, and died of a heart attack in 1984.
- February 11, 1939
- May 28, 1984
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Sep 19, 2021 · David Damas, an actor and impressionist, shares his memories of his uncle D'Urville Martin, who directed and starred in the original Dolemite film. Learn about Martin's life, career, and challenges in the blaxploitation genre and Hollywood.
Dec 20, 2009 · D’Urville Martin was an actor, director and producer who was considered one of the hardest working men during the Blaxploitation film era. D’Urville was born on February 11, 1939 in New York City. He first began acting in the mid 1960’s. His first film was Black Like Me.
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