Marpessa Dawn

Marpessa Dawn
1934 - 2008
Marpessa Dawn  American Actress
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Marpessa Dawn was previously married to Marcel Camus and Eric Vander.

Marpessa Dawn was in relationships with Quincy Jones (1965 - 1966) and Georges Vander.

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American Actress Marpessa Dawn was born Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor on 3rd January, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA and passed away on 25th Aug 2008 Paris, France aged 74. She is most remembered for Black Orpheus (1959). Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Marpessa Dawn was in an on-screen matchup with Breno Mello in Black Orpheus (1959).

Marpessa Dawn is a member of the following lists: American actors, Actors from Pennsylvania and 1934 births.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 - - -
Dating2 1 year 6 months, 2 days -
Total4 1 year 3 months, 1 day -

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First Name Marpessa
Last Name Dawn
Full Name at Birth Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor
Alternative Name Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor, Marpessa Dawn
Birthday 3rd January, 1934
Birthplace Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died 25th August, 2008
Place of Death Paris, France
Cause of Death Heart Attack
Build Slim
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity Multiracial
Nationality American
Occupation Text Actress, singer, dancer
Occupation Actress
Claim to Fame Black Orpheus (1959)
Official Websites www.findagrave.com/memorial/177849001/marpessa-dawn
Family Member Dhyana Kluth (daughter)

Marpessa Dawn (January 3, 1934 – August 25, 2008), also known as Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor, was an American born French actress, as well as a singer and dancer. She is best remembered for her role in the film Black Orpheus (1959).

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Marpessa Dawn74 CapricornActress
American
Quincy Jones91 PiscesMusician
American
Georges Vander-Actor
Marcel Camus69 TaurusDirector
French
Eric Vander-Actor
Belgian

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Sept en attente1995Movie
Les grands ducs1982MonicaTV Movie
Sweet Movie1974Mama CommunaMovie
Lovely Swine1973La prostituée aux jouetsMovie
Boubou cravate1972Short Film
Le traité du Rossignol1971La femme du trainMovie
Le bal du comte d'Orgel1970MarieMovie
Thibaud1968LaïlaTV Show
Salle n° 81967MalouTV Show
Au théâtre ce soir1966ChérieTV Show
Indiana1966NounTV Movie
Skaal1963TV Movie
El secreto de los hombres azules1961MalikaMovie
Black Orpheus1959EurydiceMovie
The Woman Eater1958Native GirlMovie
Élisa1957La négresseMovie
Armchair Theatre1956Felicia ChinikTV Show
Afrique sur Seine1955Short Film
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Posted commentsView all comments (11)

Tracker748Tracker748Dec 8, 2018

shared a link: https://www.allmovie.com/artist/marpessa-dawn-p17490

wjerryzwjerryzNov 1, 2015

It's very interesting she was born in Pittsburgh

wjerryzwjerryzNov 1, 2015

Very high ratings and a very beautiful woman.

rainer gockschFeb 27, 2011

DOES ANYONE KNOWS THE NAME OF MARPESSA DAWN'S CHILDREN AND THEIR WHEREABOUTS...?

carriereJul 25, 2010

she and the move was just BEAUTIFUL i MEAN BEAUTIFUL!!

bruno mMar 27, 2010

yes it is the best film i never sauw

carolNov 8, 2009

does anyone know where are the childeen (benidito jack and the little girl) that danced in this film? I was born in 1959 s0 they cannot be that much older than I.

JamesApr 21, 2009

Marpessa was one of the most beautiful women that ever lived... Black Orpheus remains a classic, and Marpessa sang on the soundtrack with an outstanding voice! God rest your soul, Marpessa, and Breno - thank you for the beauty you brought the world.

turkturkDec 20, 2008

In 1959, when Black Orpheus came out, I was 8, and she was my first love. Unfortunately, she never truly developed a career, and passed away in Sept. 2008, the same year as her co-star Breno Mello, who also never had a career. Rest both of their souls.

SueSep 30, 2008

Does anyone know all her children`s names?

BeverlySep 30, 2008

Marpessa Dawn, truly one of the most NATURAL, BEAUTIFUL WOMAN in the WORLD!


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