Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 3, 1934
Place of Birth:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Marpessa Dawn
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Private Collections | a siren |
| 1974 | Sweet Movie | Mama Communa |
| 1972 | Boubou cravate | |
| 1970 | Le Bal du comte d'Orgel | Marie |
| 1966 | Chérie Noire | Chérie |
| 1963 | 38-24-36 | Self |
| 1961 | The Secret of the Blue Men | Malika |
| 1959 | Black Orpheus | Eurydice |
| 1958 | Womaneater | Native Girl |
| 1957 | Élisa | Negress |
| 1955 | Africa on the Seine |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | At Theatre Tonight | Chérie |
| 1959 | Discorama | Self |
| 1956 | Cinépanorama | Self |