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Cynthia Rothrock
Born · March 8, 1957 (67 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Bio
Cynthia Rothrock (born March 8, 1957) is an American martial artist and actress in martial arts films. She holds black belt rankings in seven styles of martial arts and was a high-level competitor in martial arts before becoming an actress. In 2014, she was inducted into the International Sports Hall Of Fame. In 2016, Martial Arts History Museum bestowed Rothrock the official title of "The Queen Of Martial Arts." Rothrock was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and began training in martial arts at the age of 13. She quickly rose through the ranks, winning numerous championships in karate, kickboxing and taekwondo. In 1981, she was named World Champion in Forms and Weapons. In 1985, Rothrock made her film debut, alongside Michelle Yeoh, in the Hong Kong action film "Yes, Madam!" The film was a box office success and made Rothrock a star in Asia. She went on to star in several more Hong Kong films, including "Millionaires' Express" (1986), "Magic Crystal" (1986), "Righting Wrongs" (1986) and "Lady Reporter" (1989). Rothrock would return to the United States to further her acting career in many more martial arts films, including two "China O'Brien" movies in 1990, as well as "Lady Dragon" (1992), "Rage And Honor" (1992) and "Sworn To Justice" (1996). In 2024, Rothrock co-wrote, produced and starred in a crowd-funded martial arts western, entitled "Black Creek," for which there's also an accompanying graphic novel. Along with teaching martial arts, Rothrock is also a successful businesswoman, with her own line of martial arts clothing and accessories.
Black Creek
Rose Jennings
0.0
2024
Lady Scorpions
Alena Moore
5.4
2024
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Self (archive footage)
0.0
2024
The Last Kumite
Julie Jackson
6.8
2024
Darkness of Man
Nurse Leslie
6.6
2024
Taken from Rio Bravo
Margaret
6.9
2024
No Time To Think
Rachel Adams
0.0
2024
Fyre Rises
Commander Bodie
4.8
2024
Buckle Up
Lady X
2.0
2023
Ryan Carson
Ally Watson
0.0
2022
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Self
5.7
2021
New York Ninja
Det. Janet Flores (voice)
5.0
2021
The Art of Action
Self · (1 episode)
8.4
2020
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Herself
6.7
2019
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Self
6.8
2019
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Momma Cat
1.2
2018
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Counter Attendant
5.2
2018
Death Fighter
Valerie
7.7
2017
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
Kandra Syn
3.6
2017
Fists of Fury
Self
0.0
2017
A Doggone Hollywood
Mom in Car
4.8
2017
Asian Ghost Story
4.3
2016
Showdown in Manila
Haines
3.2
2016
The Martial Arts Kid
Cindy
6.5
2015
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Momma Cat
3.2
2015
Mercenaries
Mona
5.2
2014
Spirit2Power
Self
0.0
2014
Badass Showdown
Ivy
2.3
2013
Santa's Summer House
Nanna
4.1
2012
Too Young to Die
Self · (1 episode)
7.2
2012
X-Treme Fighter
Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
3.5
2004
Lost Bullet
Cynthia
6.0
2003
Modern Warriors
Self
5.2
2002
Outside the Law
Julie Cosgrove
4.3
2002
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Self
5.7
2002
Redemption
Erin Murphy
5.0
2002
Through the Night with...
Self · (1 episode)
8.0
2002
Manhattan Chase
Nancy
5.0
2000
Tiger Claws III
Linda Masterson
4.2
1999
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Self
8.5
1998
The Hostage
Agent Rebecca Peters
0.0
1998
Deep Cover
FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
5.0
1997
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
Bertha Jo
5.3
1997
Night Vision
Kristin O'Connor
5.8
1997
Sworn to Justice
Janna
5.8
1996
American Tigers
Herself
4.2
1996
Top Fighter 2
Self (Archive Footage)
5.3
1996
Tiger Claws II
Linda Masterson
5.0
1996
Eye for an Eye
Tina
6.1
1996
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Self
10.0
1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Enforcer II · (1 episode)
7.0
1995
Portrait in Red
Laurel
3.8
1995
Fast Getaway II
Lily
4.8
1994
Guardian Angel
Cynthia Mckay
4.9
1994
Cinema of Vengeance
Self
5.4
1994
Lady Dragon 2
Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
4.4
1993
Irresistible Force
Charlotte Heller
5.5
1993
Undefeatable
Kristi Jones
5.3
1993
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Kris Fairchild
5.1
1993
Angel the Kickboxer
Kristi Jones
0.0
1993
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Self (archive footage)
8.8
1990
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Madam Law
6.1
1988
Millionaires' Express
Mountain Bandit
6.6
1986
Operation Dagon
0.0
Prey of Wrath
Brenda Sands
0.0
Eek! The Cat
Cynthia Rothrock (voice) · (1 episode)
6.8
1992
Honor and Glory
Tracey Pride
4.4
1992
Lady Dragon
Kathy Galagher
5.3
1992
Rage and Honor
Kris Fairchild
4.9
1992
Angel Of Fury
Nancy Bolan
4.1
1992
Martial Law II: Undercover
Billie Blake
6.3
1991
Tiger Claws
Linda Masterson
5.4
1991
Fast Getaway
Lilly
5.8
1991
Martial Law
Billie Blake
6.3
1990
Prince of the Sun
Bencheuk
4.8
1990
China O'Brien II
China O'Brien
5.3
1990
China O'Brien
China O'Brien
5.7
1990
No Witnesses
0.0
1990
City Cops
Insp Cindy
5.5
1989
Lady Reporter
Cindy
6.5
1989
Jungle Heat
2.5
1988
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Terry
5.6
1987
Fight to Win
Sensei Lauren
6.5
1987
Righting Wrongs
Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
7.7
1986
Magic Crystal
Cindy Morgan
6.3
1986
Yes, Madam!
Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
7.2
1985
Defend Yourself!
Herself
10.0
1985
24 Hours to Midnight
Devon Grady
4.3
1985
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
Self
0.0