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.
24 Hours to Midnight
(Devon Grady)
Re-Enter the New York Ninja
(Self)
Undefeatable
(Kristi Jones)
Darkness of Man
(Nurse Leslie)
China O'Brien
(China O'Brien)
China O'Brien II
(China O'Brien)
Black Creek
(Rose Jennings)
Fast Getaway
(Lilly)
Portrait in Red
(Laurel)
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
(Terry)
Tiger Claws II
(Linda Masterson)
Martial Law II: Undercover
(Billie Blake)
Tiger Claws
(Linda Masterson)
Righting Wrongs
(Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si)
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
(Kris Fairchild)
Rage and Honor
(Kris Fairchild)
Martial Law
(Billie Blake)
Yes, Madam!
(Senior Inspector Carrie Morris)
X-Treme Fighter
(Sally Kirk / The White Dragon)
Lady Dragon 2
(Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan)
Lady Dragon
(Kathy Galagher)
Buckle Up
(Lady X)
Prince of the Sun
(Bencheuk)
Fast Getaway II
(Lily)
Honor and Glory
(Tracey Pride)
Sworn to Justice
(Janna)
Spirit2Power
(Self)
Lady Reporter
(Cindy)
Angel the Kickboxer
(Kristi Jones)
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
(Momma Cat)
American Tigers
(Herself)
Magic Crystal
(Cindy Morgan)
Outside the Law
(Julie Cosgrove)
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
(Bertha Jo)
Manhattan Chase
(Nancy)
City Cops
(Insp Cindy)
Guardian Angel
(Cynthia Mckay)
Tiger Claws III
(Linda Masterson)
Santa's Summer House
(Nanna)
Badass Showdown
(Ivy)
Angel Of Fury
(Nancy Bolan)
Redemption
(Erin Murphy)
Fight to Win
(Sensei Lauren)
Night Vision
(Kristin O'Connor)
Deep Cover
(FBI Special Agent Kate Mason)
Irresistible Force
(Charlotte Heller)
Eye for an Eye
(Tina)
Mercenaries
(Mona)
Fyre Rises
(Commander Bodie)
The Inspector Wears Skirts
(Madam Law)
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
(Self)
Millionaires' Express
(Mountain Bandit)
Operation Dagon
Top Fighter 2
(Self (Archive Footage))
Prey of Wrath
(Brenda Sands)
The Martial Arts Kid
(Cindy)
Ryan Carson
(Ally Watson)
Showdown in Manila
(Haines)
Taken from Rio Bravo
(Margaret)
Lady Scorpions
(Alena Moore)
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
(Self (archive footage))
No Time To Think
(Rachel Adams)
The Last Kumite
(Julie Jackson)
Asian Ghost Story
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
(Self (archive footage))
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
(Kandra Syn)
Jungle Heat
Defend Yourself!
(Herself)
Death Fighter
(Valerie)
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
(Momma Cat)
Fists of Fury
(Self)
Modern Warriors
(Self)
A Doggone Hollywood
(Mom in Car)
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
(Self)
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
(Counter Attendant)
No Witnesses
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
(Herself)
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
(Self)
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
(Self)
Cinema of Vengeance
(Herself)
The Hostage
(Agent Rebecca Peters)
Lost Bullet
(Cynthia)
New York Ninja
(Det. Janet Flores (voice))
Through the Night with...
(Self)
Eek! The Cat
(Cynthia Rothrock (voice))
Too Young to Die
(Self)
The Art of Action
(Self)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
(Enforcer II)
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
(Associate Producer)
Sworn to Justice
(Associate Producer)
Rage and Honor
(Associate Producer)
Black Creek
(Writer)
Black Creek
(Producer)
Black Creek
(Costume Design)
The Martial Arts Kid
(Co-Producer)
Outside the Law
(Executive Producer)
Honor and Glory
(Producer)