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Cynthia Rothrock
Actor, ProducerBorn March 8, 1957 (67 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.
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.
Along with teaching martial arts, Rothrock is also a successful businesswoman, with her own line of martial arts clothing and accessories.
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Filmography
| 2025 | Vendetta Vette · as Larue |
| 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 Jackson |
| 2024 | Taken from Rio Bravo · as Margaret |
| 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) |
| 2021 | Diary of a Lunatic (TV Series) · 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 Valerie |
| 2017 | Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine · as Kandra Syn |
| 2017 | A Doggone Hollywood · as Mom In Car |
| 2016 | |
| 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 |
| 2013 | Badass Showdown · as Ivy |
| 2013 | Santa's Summer House · as Nanna |
| 2007 | Lost Bullet · as Cynthia |
| 2004 | Sci-Fighter · as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon |
| 2002 | Outside the Law · as Julie Cosgrove |
| 2002 | Redemption · as Erin Murphy |
| 2000 | Manhattan Chase · as Nancy |
| 1999 | Tiger Claws III · as Linda Masterson |
| 1998 | The Hostage · as Agent Rebecca Peters |
| 1997 | Deep Cover · as Fbi Special Agent Kate Mason |
| 1997 | The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! · as Bertha Jo |
| 1997 | Night Vision · as Kristin O'connor |
| 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 (TV Series) · as Enforcer Ii |
| 1995 | Fatal Passion · as Laurel |
| 1994 | Guardian Angel · as Cynthia Mckay |
| 1994 | Fast Getaway II · as Lilly |
| 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 |
| 1993 | Angel the Kickboxer · as Kristi Jones |
| 1992 | Eek! the Cat (TV Series) · 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 Blake |
| 1991 | Fast Getaway · as Lilly |
| 1990 | Triple Cross · as Nancy Bolan |
| 1990 | Martial Law · as Billie Blake |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
No Time to think · as Rachel Adams |