Rosalee Lincoln, a ravishing dancer and actress, captivated the West Coast in the 1930s with her mesmerizing performances at the most prestigious African American nightclubs in California, including the iconic Cotton Club.
Her striking physical appearance, endowed with a shapely figure, captivating charm, and a radiant, dimple-adorned smile, earned her widespread acclaim and made her a sought-after attraction, frequently featured in prominent African American newspapers.
Rosalee's beauty and talent transcended the stage, as she entered the world of cinema, becoming one of the pioneering African American women in films. Despite the industry's initial reluctance to showcase women of color, Rosalee persisted, appearing in numerous films as a dancer and beauty.
Her filmography boasts a diverse range of roles, defying stereotypes and showcasing her versatility. Notably, she danced alongside Marlene Dietrich in "The Garden of Allah," playing a sultry oasis girl, and starred in "Vogues of 1938" with a sultry Cotton Club number.
Rosalee also shared the screen with the trailblazing Herb Jeffries in "Two Gun Man From Harlem," where she played the alluring Dolores, a character that further solidified her status as a sex symbol.
In addition to her cinematic pursuits, Rosalee Lincoln worked as a saleslady in a California clothing store, only to emerge from retirement to dance in the 1943 film "Stormy Weather," starring alongside Lena Horne and Bill Bojangles Robinson.
