Marpessa Dawn
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| Marpessa Dawn | |
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| Born | January 3, 1934 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 2008 (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Other names | Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, dancer |
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,[1] 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.
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[edit] Filmography
- The Woman Eater - Native Sacrifice Girl (1957)
- Black Orpheus - Eurydice (1959)
- Soy Cuba - Maria (1964)
- Cherie Noire (1966) (French theater)
- Le Bal du Comte d'Orgel - Marie (1970)
- Sweet Movie - Mama Communa (1974)
- Vinicius - Herself
- Sept En Attente (1996)
[edit] Family
Marpessa Dawn had five children.
[edit] References
- ^ "America's Dawn Comes Up in France" Dean, Loomis. Life, March 14, 1960, page 57
[edit] External links
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