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.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 12
TV Shows 3
self 3
Actress

Sept en attente (1996)
Movie
Mama Communa

Sweet Movie (1974)
Movie
6.67
Actress

Boubou cravate (1972)
Movie
Chérie

Chérie Noire (1966)
Movie
Eurydice

Black Orpheus (1959)
Movie
Native Girl

Womaneater (1958)
Movie
Negress

Élisa (1957)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1934-01-03
Deathday2008-08-25 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceRedstone Township, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States of America, France
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