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Cynthia Rothrock

Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born 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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Mercenaries
  • Showdown in Manila
  • Martial Law
  • Martial Law II: Undercover
  • Death Fighter
  • Sworn to Justice
  • Night Vision
  • Santa's Summer House
  • Guardian Angel
  • The Martial Arts Kid
  • City Cops
  • A Doggone Hollywood
Known For
  • Undefeatable
  • China O'Brien
  • Cool Cat Saves the Kids
  • Martial Law II: Undercover
  • No Retreat, No Surrender 2
  • Righting Wrongs
  • Yes, Madam!
  • Sworn to Justice
  • Rage and Honor
  • Honor and Glory
  • Martial Law
  • Fast Getaway
  • China O'Brien II
  • Lady Dragon
  • Tiger Claws
  • Lady Reporter
  • Rage and Honor II
  • Mercenaries
  • Guardian Angel
  • Outside the Law
  • Magic Crystal
  • Showdown in Manila
  • Top Squad
  • The Last Kumite

Filmography

2024
Black Creek · as Rose Jennings
2024
Lady Scorpions · as Alena Moore
2024
Darkness of Man · as Nurse Leslie
2024
The Last Kumite · as Julie Jackson
2024
Taken from Rio Bravo · as Margaret
2024
Fyre Rises · as Commander Bodie
2022
Ryan Carson · as Ally Watson
2022
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
2017
2017
2017
2016
2016
2015
2015
Cool Cat Saves the Kids · as Momma Cat
2014
2013
Badass Showdown · as Ivy
2013
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
1997
Night Vision · as Kristin O'connor
1996
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 Lily
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
1992
Prince of the Sun · as Bencheuk
1991
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
1990
Triple Cross · as Nancy Bolan
1989
City Cops · as Insp Cindy
1989
Lady Reporter · as Cindy
1988
1988
Top Squad · as Madam Law
1987
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

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