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Marpessa Dawn

Acting
Known For

74 Years Old

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

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 3rd January 1934

Died

25th August 2008

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At Theatre Tonight
Chérie
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Cinépanorama
Self
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Discorama
Self
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Sweet Movie
Mama Communa
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Black Orpheus
Eurydice
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Private Collections
a siren
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Élisa
Negress
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38-24-36
Self
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The Secret of the Blue Men
Malika
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Womaneater
Native Girl
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Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Marie
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Chérie Noire
Chérie
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Boubou cravate
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Africa on the Seine