Marpessa Dawn
Biography
Marpessa Dawn works in acting. Born January 3, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Died August 25, 2008. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Private Collections (1979) as a siren
- Sweet Movie (1974) as Mama Communa
- Boubou cravate (1972)
- Le Bal du comte d'Orgel (1970) as Marie
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Chérie
- Chérie Noire (1966) as Chérie
- 38-24-36 (1963) as Self
- The Secret of the Blue Men (1961) as Malika
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Black Orpheus (1959) as Eurydice
- Womaneater (1958) as Native Girl
- Élisa (1957) as Negress
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Felicia Chinik
- Africa on the Seine (1955)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marpessa Dawn best known for?
Marpessa Dawn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sweet Movie (1974), At Theatre Tonight (1966), Black Orpheus (1959), Cinépanorama (1956).
When and where was Marpessa Dawn born?
Marpessa Dawn was born on January 3, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on August 25, 2008.
How many credits does Marpessa Dawn have?
Marpessa Dawn has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1979.
What is Marpessa Dawn's background in cinema and television?
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 ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 22
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Chérie — aged about 32
- Black Orpheus (1959) as Eurydice — aged about 25
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Felicia Chinik — aged about 22
- Sweet Movie (1974) as Mama Communa — aged about 40
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