Cynthia Rothrock
Acting
Born: March 8, 1957 (age 69) · Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Highest Rated
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. Rothrock made history by becoming the inaugural woman to grace the cover of Karate Illustrated (August 1981)[20] and holds the distinction of being the first woman featured on the cover three times in the magazine's history. In March 2024, Black Belt Magazine named Rothrock in its list of "The Most Influential Women Martial Artists on the Planet." Along with teaching martial arts, Rothrock is also a successful businesswoman, with her own line of martial arts clothing and accessories.
Known for
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
Eye for an Eye
1996
Eek! The Cat
1992
Mercenaries
2014
The Last Kumite
2024
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
1987
Yes, Madam!
1985
Martial Law
1990
Righting Wrongs
1986
Martial Law II: Undercover
1991
Undefeatable
1993
China O'Brien
1990
Photos (5)
Movies (68)
Millionaires' Express
Mountain Bandit
Eye for an Eye
Tina
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Madam Law
Fight to Win
Sensei Lauren
Martial Law II: Undercover
Billie Blake
Darkness of Man
Nurse Leslie
Yes, Madam!
Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Terry
Undefeatable
Kristi Jones
Mercenaries
Mona
Magic Crystal
Cindy Morgan
Righting Wrongs
Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
The Last Kumite
Julie Jackson
Lady Reporter
Cindy
Tiger Claws
Linda Masterson
Lady Scorpions
Alena Moore
Lost Bullet
Cynthia
Taken from Rio Bravo
Margaret
Showdown in Manila
Haines
Martial Law
Billie Blake
Guardian Angel
Cynthia McKay
Dying for Living
Sin
Angel Of Fury
Nancy Bolan
Tiger Claws II
Linda Masterson
China O'Brien II
China O'Brien
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
Bertha Jo
China O'Brien
China O'Brien
Lady Dragon
Kathy Galagher
Prince of the Sun
Bencheuk
Night Vision
Kristin O'Connor
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Kris Fairchild
Badass Showdown
Ivy
Outside the Law
Julie Cosgrove
Fyre Rises
Commander Bodie
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
Kandra Syn
Sworn to Justice
Janna
Death Fighter
Valerie
Tiger Claws III
Linda Masterson
Sci-Fighter
Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
The Martial Arts Kid
Cindy
Fast Getaway
Lilly
Black Creek
Rose Jennings
Deep Cover
FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
New York Ninja
Det. Janet Flores (voice)
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Momma Cat
Prey of Wrath
Brenda Sands
Rage and Honor
Kris Fairchild
Fast Getaway II
Lilly
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Counter Attendant
Honor and Glory
Tracey Pride
A Doggone Hollywood
Mom in Car
Jungle Heat
1988
Lady Dragon 2
Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
City Cops
Inspector Cindy
Portrait in Red
Laurel
Buckle Up
Lady X
Irresistible Force
Charlotte Heller
Tiada Titik Balik
Kathy
Redemption
Erin Murphy
Manhattan Chase
Nancy
Santa's Summer House
Nanna
Ryan Carson
Ally Watson
Asian Ghost Story
2016
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Momma Cat
Angel the Kickboxer
Kristi Jones
24 Hours to Midnight
Devon Grady
The Hostage
Agent Rebecca Peters
No Time To Think
Rachel Adams
TV Shows (3)
Self / Appearances (18)
Through the Night with...
Self · 1 eps
The Art of Action
Self · 1 eps
Too Young to Die
Self · 1 eps
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Self
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Self
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
Self
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Self
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Self
Modern Warriors
Self
Cinema of Vengeance
Self
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Self
American Tigers
Herself
Defend Yourself!
Herself
The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief
Herself
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Self (archive footage)
Fists of Fury
Self
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Self
Spirit2Power
Self
Upcoming (5)
Writing (1)
Producing (7)
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Associate Producer
Outside the Law
Executive Producer
Sworn to Justice
Associate Producer
The Martial Arts Kid
Co-Producer
Black Creek
Producer
Rage and Honor
Associate Producer
Honor and Glory
Producer