Marpessa Dawn
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Born:
Jan 03, 1934

Died:
Aug 25, 2008

Age: 74 Deceased

From:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 15

Avg Rating: 6.9

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Marpessa Dawn

Also known as: Marpessa Dawn Menor, Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor

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.

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