Marpessa Dawn

Actress in Black Orpheus

Marpessa Dawn - Actress in Black Orpheus
Born

January 3rd, 1934
91 years ago

Died

2008
17 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

Born in the United States and later becoming a French citizen, an actress, singer, and dancer achieved prominence through her role in the film 'Black Orpheus', which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1960. The film, a vibrant retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth set in Rio de Janeiro, showcased both talent and charisma. Beyond film, performed in various theatrical productions and contributed to the arts through dance and music, establishing a multi-faceted career that spanned continents.

Starred in 'Black Orpheus'

Performed in theatrical productions

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