Cynthia Rothrock
Known for Acting · 94 credits
- Born
- 1957-03-08 (age 69)
- Place of birth
- Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Also known as
- Cynthia Ann Christine Rothrock
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (5)
Movies (89)
Eye for an Eye
1996
as Tina
Millionaires' Express
1986
as Mountain Bandit
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
Darkness of Man
2025
as Nurse Leslie
The Inspector Wears Skirts
1988
as Madam Law
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
1987
as Terry
Righting Wrongs
1986
as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
Guardian Angel
1994
as Cynthia McKay
Mercenaries
2014
as Mona
Martial Law
1990
as Billie Blake
Magic Crystal
1986
as Cindy Morgan
Fast Getaway
1991
as Lilly
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
2019
as Self
The Last Kumite
2024
as Julie Jackson
Dying for Living
2025
as Sin
Black Creek
2024
as Rose Jennings
Lady Reporter
1989
as Cindy
Prince of the Sun
1990
as Bencheuk
Cinema of Vengeance
1994
as Self
Martial Law II: Undercover
1991
as Billie Blake
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
2019
as Self
City Cops
1989
as Inspector Cindy
American Tigers
1996
as Herself
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
1998
as Self
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
2002
as Self
Sci-Fighter
2004
as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
Irresistible Force
1993
as Charlotte Heller
Taken from Rio Bravo
2024
as Margaret
Tiger Claws II
1996
as Linda Masterson
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
1997
as Bertha Jo
Tiger Claws
1991
as Linda Masterson
Sworn to Justice
1996
as Janna
Lady Dragon
1992
as Kathy Galagher
Night Vision
1997
as Kristin O'Connor
Showdown in Manila
2016
as Haines
New York Ninja
2021
as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
Tiger Claws III
1999
as Linda Masterson
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
2026
as Self
Undefeatable
1993
as Kristi Jones
Redemption
2002
as Erin Murphy
Buckle Up
2023
as Lady X
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
1993
as Kris Fairchild
Outside the Law
2002
as Julie Cosgrove
China O'Brien
1990
as China O'Brien
A Doggone Hollywood
2017
as Mom in Car
Black Creek: Retribution
2027
as Rose Jennings
The Martial Arts Kid
2015
as Cindy
Fast Getaway II
1994
as Lilly
Portrait in Red
1995
as Laurel
Rage and Honor
1992
as Kris Fairchild
Lady Scorpions
2024
as Alena Moore
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
2015
as Momma Cat
Angel the Kickboxer
1993
as Kristi Jones
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
as Self
China O'Brien II
1990
as China O'Brien
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018
as Counter Attendant
Жертва на гнева
2026
as Brenda Sands
Death Fighter
2017
as Valerie
Operation Dagon
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
2017
as Kandra Syn
Honor and Glory
1992
as Tracey Pride
Fyre Rises
2024
as Commander Bodie
Modern Warriors
2002
as Self
The Hostage
1998
as Agent Rebecca Peters
Santa's Summer House
2012
as Nanna
Lost Bullet
2003
as Cynthia
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
as Self
Lady Dragon 2
1993
as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
Fight to Win
1987
as Sensei Lauren
Jungle Heat
1988
Angel Of Fury
1992
as Nancy Bolan
Anadellia Rises
as Priscilla Kasper
Deep Cover
1997
as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Manhattan Chase
2000
as Nancy
No Witnesses
1990
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
2018
as Momma Cat
Vendetta Vette
as LaRue
Spirit2Power
2014
as Self
Ryan Carson
2022
as Ally Watson
Badass Showdown
2013
as Ivy
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
2021
as Self
Fists of Fury
2017
as Self
24 Hours to Midnight
1985
as Devon Grady
No Time To Think
2024
as Rachel Adams
The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief
2023
as Herself
Asian Ghost Story
2016
Defend Yourself!
1985
as Herself
Tiada Titik Balik
1991
as Kathy
About 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,… With 94 credits spanning from 1985 to 2027, Cynthia Rothrock has appeared in 89 films and 5 TV shows.
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- Eye for an Eye (1996) — as Tina
- Millionaires' Express (1986) — as Mountain Bandit
- Yes, Madam! (1985) — as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
- Darkness of Man (2025) — as Nurse Leslie
- The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988) — as Madam Law
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