Marpessa Dawn

Acting3rd January 1934(died at 74)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA15 titles

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.

Born

3rd January 1934 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died

25th August 2008

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Marpessa Dawn Menor, Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor

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