Marpessa Dawn
Jan 3, 1934 — Aug 25, 2008 (74 years)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
8 Movies
2 Series
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Marpessa Dawn is an actress. Their credits include Black Orpheus as Eurydice. Other notable titles in their filmography include Sweet Movie. Their filmography spans 8 films and 2 TV productions across 71 years, working mainly across genres like drama, romance, comedy.
74R.I.P.
8Movies
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Marpessa Dawn
8 Movies
2 Series
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Marpessa Dawn is an actress. Their credits include Black Orpheus as Eurydice. Other notable titles in their filmography include Sweet Movie. Their filmography spans 8 films and 2 TV productions across 71 years, working mainly across genres like drama, romance, comedy.
74 R.I.P.
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Private Collections
a siren
1979
Film
Sweet Movie
Mama Communa
1974
Film
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Marie
1970
Film
Chérie Noire
Chérie
1966
Film
At Theatre Tonight
Chérie
1966
TV
The Secret of the Blue Men
Malika
1961
Film
Black Orpheus
Eurydice
1959
Film
Womaneater
Native Girl
1958
Film
Élisa
Negress
1957
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marpessa Dawn still alive?
Marpessa Dawn passed away on August 25, 2008 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Marpessa Dawn?
Marpessa Dawn is best known for roles in Black Orpheus, Sweet Movie, Private Collections.
How many movies has Marpessa Dawn been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1955), Marpessa Dawn has appeared in 11 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Marpessa Dawn's first movie?
The career of Marpessa Dawn began with Africa on the Seine (1955).
What is Marpessa Dawn's most recent movie or series?
Marpessa Dawn's most recent release is Private Collections, which premiered on June 27, 1979.
What TV shows has Marpessa Dawn appeared in?
On television, Marpessa Dawn has appeared in Armchair Theatre, At Theatre Tonight, Cinépanorama, Discorama.
Marpessa Dawn
1934-01-03 · Pittsburgh, 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.