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