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. 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Black Creek as Rose Jennings
- 2024 · Lady Scorpions as Alena Moore
- 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
- 2016 · Showdown in Manila as Haines
- 2015 · Cool Cat Saves the Kids as Momma Cat
- 2014 · Mercenaries as Mona
- 2012 · Too Young to Die as Self
- 2002 · Outside the Law as Julie Cosgrove
- 2002 · The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as Self
- 2002 · Through the Night with... as Self
- 1997 · The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! as Bertha Jo
- 1996 · Sworn to Justice as Janna
- 1996 · Tiger Claws II as Linda Masterson
- 1996 · Eye for an Eye as Tina
- 1995 · Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Enforcer II
- 1994 · Guardian Angel as Cynthia Mckay
- 1993 · Undefeatable as Kristi Jones
- 1993 · Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover as Kris Fairchild
- 1992 · Eek! The Cat as Cynthia Rothrock (voice)
- 1992 · Honor and Glory as Tracey Pride
- 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 · Prince of the Sun as Bencheuk
- 1990 · China O'Brien II as China O'Brien
- 1988 · The Inspector Wears Skirts as Madam Law
- 1987 · No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder as Terry
- Future · Prey of Wrath as Brenda Sands
- 2024 · American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures as Self (archive footage)
- 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 · Death Fighter as Valerie
- 2017 · Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine as Kandra Syn
- 2017 · Fists of Fury as Self
- 2017 · A Doggone Hollywood as Mom in Car
- 2016 · Asian Ghost Story as
- 2015 · The Martial Arts Kid as Cindy
- 2014 · Spirit2Power as Self
- 2013 · Badass Showdown as Ivy
- 2012 · Santa's Summer House as Nanna
- 2004 · X-Treme Fighter as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
- 2003 · Lost Bullet as Cynthia
- 2002 · Modern Warriors 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
- 1997 · Night Vision as Kristin O'Connor
- 1996 · American Tigers as Herself
- 1996 · Top Fighter 2 as Self (Archive Footage)
- 1995 · Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities as Self
- 1995 · Portrait in Red as Laurel
- 1994 · Fast Getaway II as Lily
- 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 · Lady Dragon as Kathy Galagher
- 1992 · Angel Of Fury as Nancy Bolan
- 1990 · China O'Brien as China O'Brien
- 1990 · The Best of the Martial Arts Films as Self (archive footage)
- 1990 · No Witnesses as
- 1989 · City Cops as Insp Cindy
- 1989 · Lady Reporter as Cindy
- 1988 · Jungle Heat as
- 1987 · Fight to Win as Sensei Lauren
- 1986 · Righting Wrongs as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
- 1986 · Magic Crystal as Cindy Morgan
- 1986 · Millionaires' Express as Mountain Bandit
- 1985 · Yes, Madam! as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
- 1985 · Defend Yourself! as Herself
- 1985 · 24 Hours to Midnight as Devon Grady
- Future · Operation Dagon as