Marpessa Dawn | |
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 Dawn in 1959 | |
| Born | January 3, 1934 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 2008 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 1955–1995 |
| Spouse(s) | Marcel Camus (divorced) Georges-Eric Vander-Elst |
Marpessa Dawn (January 3, 1934 – August 25, 2008), also known as Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor, was an American-French actress, as well as a singer and dancer. She is best remembered for her role in the film Black Orpheus (1959).