Cynthia Rothrock
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. 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 tae kwon do. In 1981, she was named World Champion in Forms and Weapons. In 1985, Rothrock made her film debut 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 Wheels on Meals (1984), Return of the Dragon (1986), and In the Line of Fire (1988). In the late 1980s, Rothrock returned to the United States to pursue an acting career. She starred in a number of low-budget martial arts films, including Lady Dragon (1992), Above the Law (1993), and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997). In recent years, Rothrock has continued to act and teach martial arts. She is also a successful businesswoman, with her own line of martial arts clothing and accessories.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Operation Dagon as
- 2024 · The Last Kumite as Julie Jackson
- 2024 · Darkness of Man as Nurse Leslie
- 2024 · Taken from Rio Bravo as Margaret
- 2021 · New York Ninja as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
- 2020 · The Art of Action as Self
- 2019 · In Search of the Last Action Heroes as Herself
- 2019 · Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks as Self
- 2017 · Death Fighter as Valerie
- 2017 · Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine as Kandra Syn
- 2017 · A Doggone Hollywood as Mom in Car
- 2016 · Showdown in Manila as Haines
- 2015 · The Martial Arts Kid as Cindy
- 2015 · Cool Cat Saves the Kids as Momma Cat
- 2014 · Mercenaries as Mona
- 2012 · Too Young to Die as Self
- 2004 · X-Treme Fighter as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
- 2002 · Outside the Law as Julie Cosgrove
- 2002 · Through the Night with... as Self
- 1997 · The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! as Bertha Jo
- 1997 · Night Vision as Kristin O'Connor
- 1996 · Sworn to Justice as Janna
- 1996 · Eye for an Eye as Tina
- 1995 · Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Enforcer II
- 1993 · Honor and Glory as Tracey Pride
- 1993 · Undefeatable as Kristi Jones
- 1993 · Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover as Kris Fairchild
- 1992 · Eek! The Cat as Cynthia Rothrock (voice)
- 1992 · Lady Dragon as Kathy Galagher
- 1992 · Rage and Honor as Kris Fairchild
- 1991 · Martial Law II: Undercover as Billie Blake
- 1991 · Tiger Claws as Linda Masterson
- 1991 · Fast Getaway as Lilly
- 1990 · Martial Law as Billie Blake
- 1990 · China O'Brien II as China O'Brien
- 1990 · China O'Brien as China O'Brien
- 1989 · The Blonde Fury as Cindy
- 1988 · The Inspector Wears Skirts as Madam Law
- 1987 · No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder as Terry
- 1986 · Righting Wrongs as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
- 1986 · Magic Crystal as Cindy Morgan
- 1986 · The Millionaires' Express as Mountain Bandit
- 1985 · Yes, Madam! as Senior Insp. Carrie Morris
- Future · Black Creek as
- 2024 · No Time To Think as Rachel Adams
- 2024 · Fyre Rises as Commander Bodie
- 2023 · Buckle Up as Lady X
- 2022 · Ryan Carson as Ally Watson
- 2021 · Re-Enter the New York Ninja as Self
- 2018 · Cool Cat Kids Superhero as Momma Cat
- 2018 · Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece as Counter Attendant
- 2017 · Fists of Fury as Self
- 2016 · Asian Ghost Story as
- 2014 · Spirit2Power as Self
- 2013 · Badass Showdown as Ivy
- 2012 · Santa's Summer House as Nanna
- 2003 · Lost Bullet as Cynthia
- 2002 · Modern Warriors as Self
- 2002 · The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as Self
- 2002 · Redemption as Erin Murphy
- 2000 · Manhattan Chase as Nancy
- 1999 · Tiger Claws III as Linda Masterson
- 1998 · Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes as Self
- 1998 · The Hostage as Agent Rebecca Peters
- 1997 · Deep Cover as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
- 1996 · American Tigers as Herself
- 1996 · Top Fighter 2 as Self (Archive Footage)
- 1996 · Tiger Claws II as Linda Masterson
- 1995 · Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities as Self
- 1995 · Portrait in Red as Laurel
- 1994 · Fast Getaway II as Lily
- 1994 · Guardian Angel as Cynthia Mckay
- 1994 · Cinema of Vengeance as Herself
- 1993 · Lady Dragon 2 as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
- 1993 · Irresistible Force as Charlotte Heller
- 1993 · Angel the Kickboxer as Kristi Jones
- 1992 · Angel Of Fury as Nancy Bolan
- 1990 · Prince of the Sun as Bencheuk
- 1990 · The Best of the Martial Arts Films as Self (archive footage)
- 1990 · No Witnesses as
- 1989 · City Cops as Insp Cindy
- 1988 · Jungle Heat as
- 1987 · Fight to Win as Sensei Lauren
- 1985 · Defend Yourself! as Herself
- 1985 · 24 Hours to Midnight as Devon Grady
- Future · Prey of Wrath as Brenda Sands
- Future · Lady Scorpions as