Marpessa Dawn
Where to watch Marpessa Dawn in United States. On screen since 1955. Licensed apps only — 15 titles we track below.
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.
Where to watch their titles
Black Orpheus
Eurydice · 1959
Sweet Movie
Mama Communa · 1974
Private Collections
a siren · 1979
Womaneater
Native Girl · 1958
Africa on the Seine
1955
Armchair Theatre
Felicia Chinik · 1956
At Theatre Tonight
Chérie · 1966
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Marie · 1970
Cinépanorama
Self · 1956
The Secret of the Blue Men
Malika · 1961
Élisa
Negress · 1957
38-24-36
Self · 1963
Discorama
Self · 1959
Boubou cravate
1972
Chérie Noire
Chérie · 1966