Also Known As: Marpessa Dawn Menor, Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor
Marpessa Dawn
📍Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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
Sweet Movie
as Mama Communa
Black Orpheus
as Eurydice
Private Collections
as a siren
The Secret of the Blue Men
as Malika
Africa on the Seine
Boubou cravate
Élisa
as Negress
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
as Marie
38-24-36
as Self
Chérie Noire
as Chérie
Womaneater
as Native Girl
At Theatre Tonight
as Chérie
📌 Quick Info
Born
January 3, 1934
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.8
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
15
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
11
Movies
4
TV Shows