Cynthia Rothrock
Acteur, Producer, Schrijver
8 maart 1957 (69 years)
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.
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
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| 2026 | Prey of Wrath · as Brenda Sands |
| 2024 | Black Creek · as Rose Jennings |
| 2024 | Lady Scorpions · as Alena Moore |
| 2024 | Fyre Rises · as Commander Bodie |
| 2024 | Darkness of Man · as Nurse Leslie |
| 2024 | The Last Kumite · as Julie JacksonOp Plex |
| 2024 | Taken from Rio Bravo · as Margaret |
| 2024 | No Time to think · as Rachel Adams |
| 2022 | Ryan Carson · as Ally Watson |
| 2022 | Cool Cat Saves the Kids - the Director's Cut · as Mama Cat |
| 2021 | New York Ninja · as Det. Janet Flores (voice)Op Plex |
| 2021 | Diary of a Lunatic · as Mrs. Cloudover |
| 2018 | Cool Cat Kids Superhero · as Momma Cat |
| 2018 | Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece · as Counter Attendant |
| 2017 | Death Fighter · as ValerieOp Plex |
| 2017 | Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine · as Kandra Syn |
| 2017 | A Doggone Hollywood · as Mom In CarOp Plex |
| 2016 | |
| 2016 | Showdown in Manila · as HainesOp Plex |
| 2015 | The Martial Arts Kid · as CindyOp Plex |
| 2015 | Cool Cat Saves the Kids · as Momma Cat |
| 2014 | Mercenaries · as MonaOp Plex |
| 2013 | Badass Showdown · as Ivy |
| 2013 | Santa's Summer House · as NannaOp Plex |
| 2007 | Lost Bullet · as Cynthia |
| 2004 | Sci-Fighter · as Sally Kirk / The White DragonOp Plex |
| 2002 | Outside the Law · as Julie Cosgrove |
| 2002 | Redemption · as Erin MurphyOp Plex |
| 2000 | Manhattan Chase · as Nancy |
| 2000 | The Hostage · as Agent Rebecca Peters |
| 1999 | Tiger Claws III · as Linda Masterson |
| 1997 | Deep Cover · as Fbi Special Agent Kate Mason |
| 1997 | The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! · as Bertha Jo |
| 1997 | Night Vision · as Kristin O'connorOp Plex |
| 1996 | Sworn to Justice · as JannaOp Plex |
| 1996 | Tiger Claws II · as Linda Masterson |
| 1996 | Eye for an Eye · as Tina |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys · as Enforcer Ii |
| 1995 | Fatal Passion · as Laurel |
| 1994 | Guardian Angel · as Cynthia MckayOp Plex |
| 1994 | Fast Getaway II · as LillyOp Plex |
| 1993 | Rage and Honor II · as Kris Fairchild |
| 1993 | Lady Dragon 2 · as Susan 'the Golden Angel' Morgan |
| 1993 | Irresistible Force · as Charlotte Heller |
| 1993 | Undefeatable · as Kristi Jones |
| 1992 | Eek! the Cat · as Cynthia Rothrock (voice) |
| 1992 | Tiger Claws · as Linda Masterson |
| 1992 | Honor and Glory · as Tracey Pride |
| 1992 | Lady Dragon · as Kathy Galagher |
| 1992 | Rage and Honor · as Kris Fairchild |
| 1991 | Martial Law II: Undercover · as Billie BlakeOp Plex |
| 1991 | Fast Getaway · as Lilly |
| 1990 | Triple Cross · as Nancy Bolan |
| 1990 | Martial Law · as Billie BlakeOp Plex |
| 1990 | Prince of the Sun · as Bencheuk |
| 1990 | China O'Brien II · as China O'brien |
| 1990 | China O'Brien · as China O'brien |
| 1989 | City Cops · as Inspector CindyOp Plex |
| 1989 | Lady Reporter · as Cindy |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | Top Squad · as Madam Law |
| 1987 | No Retreat, No Surrender 2 · as Terry |
| 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 | 24 Hours to Midnight · as Devon Grady |
| 2024 | American Expendables · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2023 | The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief · as HerselfOp Plex |
| 2021 | Re-Enter the New York Ninja · as Self |
| 2020 | The Camacho Experiment · as SelfOp Plex |
| 2020 | The Art of Action · as Self |
| 2019 | Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks · as Self |
| 2019 | In Search of the Last Action Heroes · as Self |
| 2018 | Paying Mr. McGetty · as SelfOp Plex |
| 2016 | Fists of Fury · as SelfOp Plex |
| 2016 | Beyond the Game · as Self |
| 2012 | Too Young To Die · as Self |
| 2002 | Modern Warriors · as Self |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | Through the Night With... · as Self |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | The Path of the Dragon · as Self |
| 1996 | American Tigers · as Herself |
| 1996 | Top Fighter 2 · as Self |
| 1995 | |
| 1994 | Cinema of Vengeance · as Self |
| 1990 | The Word · as Self |
| 1990 | The Best of the Martial Arts Films · as Self |
| 2024 | |
| 2015 | The Martial Arts Kid · as Co-ProducerOp Plex |
| 2002 | Outside the Law · as Executive Producer |
| 1996 | Sworn to Justice · as Associate ProducerOp Plex |
| 1993 | Rage and Honor II · as Associate Producer |
| 1992 | |
| 1992 | Rage and Honor · as Associate Producer |
| 2024 |
| 2024 | Black Creek · as Costume Design |