Cynthia Rothrock
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1957-03-08 (68 years old)
Place of Birth
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Cynthia Rothrock
Biography
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.
Acting
Prey of Wrath
as Brenda Sands
(2024)
Darkness of Man
as Nurse Leslie
(2024)
The Last Kumite
as Julie Jackson
(2024)
Taken from Rio Bravo
as Margaret
(2024)
Lady Scorpions
as Alena Moore
(2024)
Black Creek
as Rose Jennings
(2024)
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
as Self (archive footage)
(2024)
Fyre Rises
as Commander Bodie
(2024)
Cool Cat Bloopers 'Behind the Scenes' Footage
as Mama Cat (Voiceover)
(2024)
No Time To Think
as Rachel Adams
(2023)
Buckle Up
as Lady X
(2022)
Ryan Carson
as Ally Watson
(2021)
(2021)
New York Ninja
as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
(2019)
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
as Self
(2019)
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
as Herself
(2018)
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
as Counter Attendant
(2018)
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
as Momma Cat
(2017)
Death Fighter
as Valerie
(2017)
A Doggone Hollywood
as Mom in Car
(2017)
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
as Kandra Syn
(2017)
Fists of Fury
as Self
(2016)
Showdown in Manila
as Haines
(2016)
(2015)
The Martial Arts Kid
as Cindy
(2015)
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
as Momma Cat
(2014)
Mercenaries
as Mona
(2014)
Spirit2Power
as Self
(2013)
Badass Showdown
as Ivy
(2012)
Santa's Summer House
as Nanna
(2004)
Sci-Fighter
as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
(2003)
Lost Bullet
as Cynthia
(2002)
(2002)
Redemption
as Erin Murphy
(2002)
Outside the Law
as Julie Cosgrove
(2002)
Modern Warriors
as Self
(2000)
Manhattan Chase
as Nancy
(1999)
Tiger Claws III
as Linda Masterson
(1998)
(1998)
The Hostage
as Agent Rebecca Peters
(1997)
Night Vision
as Kristin O'Connor
(1997)
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
as Bertha Jo
(1997)
Deep Cover
as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
(1996)
Eye for an Eye
as Tina
(1996)
Tiger Claws II
as Linda Masterson
(1996)
Sworn to Justice
as Janna
(1996)
Top Fighter 2
as Self (Archive Footage)
(1996)
American Tigers
as Herself
(1995)
(1995)
Portrait in Red
as Laurel
(1994)
Guardian Angel
as Cynthia Mckay
(1994)
Cinema of Vengeance
as Self
(1994)
Fast Getaway II
as Lilly
(1993)
Angel the Kickboxer
as Kristi Jones
(1993)
Undefeatable
as Kristi Jones
(1993)
Irresistible Force
as Charlotte Heller
(1993)
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
as Kris Fairchild
(1993)
Lady Dragon 2
as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
(1992)
Honor and Glory
as Tracey Pride
(1992)
Rage and Honor
as Kris Fairchild
(1992)
Lady Dragon
as Kathy Galagher
(1992)
Angel Of Fury
as Nancy Bolan
(1991)
Martial Law II: Undercover
as Billie Blake
(1991)
Fast Getaway
as Lilly
(1991)
Tiger Claws
as Linda Masterson
(1990)
Prince of the Sun
as Bencheuk
(1990)
Martial Law
as Billie Blake
(1990)
China O'Brien
as China O'Brien
(1990)
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
as Self (archive footage)
(1990)
China O'Brien II
as China O'Brien
(1990)
(1989)
Lady Reporter
as Cindy
(1989)
City Cops
as Insp Cindy
(1988)
The Inspector Wears Skirts
as Madam Law
(1988)
(1987)
(1987)
Fight to Win
as Sensei Lauren
(1986)
Millionaires' Express
as Mountain Bandit
(1986)
Righting Wrongs
as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
(1986)
Magic Crystal
as Cindy Morgan
(1985)
Yes, Madam!
as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
(1985)
24 Hours to Midnight
as Devon Grady
(1985)
Defend Yourself!
as Herself
Crew
(2024)
Black Creek
Writer, Producer, Costume Design
(2015)
The Martial Arts Kid
Co-Producer
(2002)
Outside the Law
Executive Producer
(1996)
Sworn to Justice
Associate Producer
(1993)
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Associate Producer
(1992)
Rage and Honor
Associate Producer
(1992)
Honor and Glory
Producer