Where to watch Marpessa Dawn in the UK
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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.
Marpessa Dawn films streaming in the UK
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- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Chérie
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Felicia Chinik
- Sweet Movie (1974) as Mama Communa
- Black Orpheus (1959) as Eurydice
- Private Collections (1979) as a siren
- Élisa (1957) as Negress
- 38-24-36 (1963) as Self
- Le Bal du comte d'Orgel (1970) as Marie
- The Secret of the Blue Men (1961) as Malika
- Africa on the Seine (1955) Cast
- Womaneater (1958) as Native Girl
- Chérie Noire (1966) as Chérie
- Boubou cravate (1972) Cast
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Most-watched Marpessa Dawn films currently: Sweet Movie (1974), Black Orpheus (1959), Private Collections (1979), Élisa (1957), 38-24-36 (1963).
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Selected TV credits: At Theatre Tonight (1966), Cinépanorama (1956), Discorama (1959), Armchair Theatre (1956).
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