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Marpessa Dawn
Actor · born 3 January 1934 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Where to start: Black Orpheus (1959).
As actor 10
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Marpessa Dawn movie?
By viewer score, Black Orpheus (1959) at 7.0/10.
What are Marpessa Dawn’s most popular movies?
Black Orpheus, Sweet Movie.
How many movies has Marpessa Dawn made?
10 films on TMDB, 10 as actor.