About

Known credits:
11
Birthday:
1934-01-03
Place of birth:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Website:
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Marpessa Dawn

Overview

Marpessa Dawn (January 3, 1934 — August 25, 2008), also known as Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor was an American-born French actress, singer, and dancer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of African-American and Filipino heritage, she is best-remembered for her role as "Eurydice" in the film Black Orpheus. She and her fellow lead from that film, Brazilian actor Breno Mello, died just 42 days apart in 2008, both from heart attacks.

Known for

Acting
1979 Private Collections Actor a siren 58
Average
1974 Sweet Movie Actor Mama Communa 57
Average
1972 Boubou cravate Actor N/A
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1970 Le Bal du comte d'Orgel Actor Marie 58
Average
1966 Chérie Noire Actor Chérie N/A
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1963 38-24-36 Actor Self N/A
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1961 The Secret of the Blue Men Actor Malika N/A
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1959 Black Orpheus Actor Eurydice 62
Fair
1958 Womaneater Actor Native Girl 58
Average
1957 Élisa Actor Negress N/A
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1955 Africa on the Seine Actor 58
Average