Marpessa Dawn

Known for ActingBorn 1934-01-03Died 2008-08-25Pittsburgh, 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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Secret of the Blue Men

Cinépanorama

38-24-36

Discorama

Élisa

At Theatre Tonight

Black Orpheus

Private Collections

Armchair Theatre

Le Bal du comte d'Orgel

Sweet Movie

Africa on the Seine

Womaneater

Boubou cravate

Chérie Noire