Acting
Marpessa Dawn
Born 1934-01-03
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Marpessa Dawn
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Black Orpheus
1959
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At Theatre Tonight
1966
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Sweet Movie
1974
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Discorama
1959
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Cinépanorama
1956
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Private Collections
1979
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Chérie Noire
1966
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Womaneater
1958
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Armchair Theatre
1956
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Élisa
1957
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (15 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Private Collections | a siren | Movie | 1979 |
 | Sweet Movie | Mama Communa | Movie | 1974 |
 | Boubou cravate | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1972 |
 | Le Bal du comte d'Orgel | Marie | Movie | 1970 |
 | Chérie Noire | Chérie | Movie | 1966 |
 | At Theatre Tonight | Chérie | TV Series | 1966 |
 | 38-24-36 | Self | Movie | 1963 |
 | The Secret of the Blue Men | Malika | Movie | 1961 |
 | Black Orpheus | Eurydice | Movie | 1959 |
 | Discorama | Self | TV Series | 1959 |
 | Womaneater | Native Girl | Movie | 1958 |
 | Élisa | Negress | Movie | 1957 |
 | Armchair Theatre | Felicia Chinik | TV Series | 1956 |
 | Cinépanorama | Self | TV Series | 1956 |
 | Africa on the Seine | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1955 |