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Marpessa Dawn
- Born
- Died
- (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 15 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 15
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Private Collections Film | a siren |
| 1974 | Sweet Movie Film | Mama Communa |
| 1972 | Boubou cravate Film | |
| 1970 | Le Bal du comte d'Orgel Film | Marie |
| 1966 | Chérie Noire Film | Chérie |
| 1966 | At Theatre Tonight TV | Chérie (1 ep) |
| 1963 | 38-24-36 Film | Self |
| 1961 | The Secret of the Blue Men Film | Malika |
| 1959 | Black Orpheus Film | Eurydice |
| 1959 | Discorama TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Womaneater Film | Native Girl |
| 1957 | Élisa Film | Negress |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre TV | Felicia Chinik (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Cinépanorama TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Africa on the Seine Film |