Rosemarie Bowe was a stunning beauty, known for her flashing turquoise eyes, sultry black hair, and captivating personality. Born in Montana, she grew up in Tacoma, Washington, where she developed a passion for the arts, dancing, and appearing in musicals at her high school.
After attending Tacoma Community College for one semester, Rosemarie began modeling and eventually won pageant titles, including "Miss Tacoma" and being an official entrant in the "Miss Washington" contest. She later relocated to Los Angeles, where she became a fashion cover girl and made the cover of Life magazine.
Rosemarie's film career began in the early 1950s, primarily as an extra in MGM musicals. She soon moved into TV episodic work and earned a co-starring role in the voodoo adventure "The Golden Mistress" (1954). Her breakout role was in "The Adventures of Hajji Baba" (1954),where she played a slave girl opposite John Derek and Elaine Stewart.
Throughout the 1950s, Rosemarie appeared in a string of films, including "The Big Bluff" (1955),"The View from Pompey's Head" (1955),and "The Peacemaker" (1956). Her last leading film assignment was in the western "The Peacemaker" (1956).
Rosemarie married Robert Stack, 13 years her senior, in 1956, and they had two children together. She retired from acting after their marriage and enjoyed a life of leisure as a socialite and outdoors enthusiast. She occasionally appeared on TV, often in vehicles starring her husband.
After her husband's death in 2003, Rosemarie continued to live a private life until her passing on January 20, 2019, at the age of 86.
