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Marpessa Dawn

Marpessa Dawn

Actress

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.

Born: January 3, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died: August 25, 2008 (Age 74)

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Marpessa Dawn  Movies & TV Credits

Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
Movie
5
Actressa siren1979
Movie
7.5
ActressEurydice1959
Movie
4.4
ActressNative Girl1958
Movie
5.5
ActressMalika1961
Movie
ActressSelf1963
Movie
5.8
ActressMama Communa1974
Movie
5.3
ActressMarie1970
Movie
ActressChérie1966
Movie
5.1
ActressThe negress1957
TV Show
8.1
ActressSelf
1 Episode
1957-1975
TV Show
7.4
ActressSelf
1 Episode
1956-1966
TV Show
8
ActressChérie
1 Episode
1966-1990
Short Film
Actress1972
Short Film
6.8
Actress1955
Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
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