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Marpessa Dawn

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

03 January 1934, 91 years old

Known For

Filmography