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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Private Collections
Character:a siren
Release Date:27/06/1979
Sweet Movie
Character:Mama Communa
Release Date:12/06/1974
Boubou cravate
Character:
Release Date:02/01/1972
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Character:Marie
Release Date:30/06/1970
Chérie Noire
Character:Chérie
Release Date:27/10/1966
38-24-36
Character:Self
Release Date:31/03/1963
The Secret of the Blue Men
Character:Malika
Release Date:11/08/1961
Black Orpheus
Character:Eurydice
Release Date:12/06/1959
Womaneater
Character:Native Girl
Release Date:01/04/1958
Élisa
Character:Negress
Release Date:08/03/1957
Africa on the Seine
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Release Date:02/01/1955
Television Appearances
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