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Marpessa Dawn
Acting
03 Jan 1934
† 25 Aug 2008
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Also Known As
Marpessa Dawn Menor, Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor
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Marpessa Dawn's Movies
70%
Black Orpheus
12 Jun 1959
53%
Sweet Movie
12 Jun 1974
59%
Private Collections
27 Jun 1979
44%
Womaneater
01 Apr 1958
54%
Africa on the Seine
02 Jan 1955
50%
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
30 Jun 1970
0%
The Secret of the Blue Men
11 Aug 1961
0%
Boubou cravate
02 Jan 1972
0%
Élisa
08 Mar 1957
0%
38-24-36
31 Mar 1963
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Chérie Noire
27 Oct 1966
