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."
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.
Rothrock made history by becoming the inaugural woman to grace the cover of Karate Illustrated (August 1981)[20] and holds the distinction of being the first woman featured on the cover three times in the magazine's history.
In March 2024, Black Belt Magazine named Rothrock in its list of "The Most Influential Women Martial Artists on the Planet."
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 (Movies)
Dying for Living
Character:Sin
Release Date:30/12/2025
Darkness of Man
Character:Nurse Leslie
Release Date:18/12/2025
Black Creek
Character:Rose Jennings
Release Date:09/10/2024
Lady Scorpions
Character:Alena Moore
Release Date:23/08/2024
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/08/2024
The Last Kumite
Character:Julie Jackson
Release Date:09/05/2024
Fyre Rises
Character:Commander Bodie
Release Date:25/04/2024
Taken from Rio Bravo
Character:Margaret
Release Date:23/02/2024
No Time To Think
Character:Rachel Adams
Release Date:13/01/2024
Buckle Up
Character:Lady X
Release Date:06/07/2023
Ryan Carson
Character:Ally Watson
Release Date:11/11/2022
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Character:Self
Release Date:02/10/2021
New York Ninja
Character:Det. Janet Flores (voice)
Release Date:02/10/2021
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Character:Herself
Release Date:01/09/2019
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Character:Self
Release Date:14/08/2019
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Character:Momma Cat
Release Date:16/09/2018
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Character:Counter Attendant
Release Date:25/05/2018
Death Fighter
Character:Valerie
Release Date:25/07/2017
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
Character:Kandra Syn
Release Date:08/05/2017
Fists of Fury
Character:Self
Release Date:20/01/2017
A Doggone Hollywood
Character:Mom in Car
Release Date:06/01/2017
Asian Ghost Story
Character:
Release Date:31/10/2016
Showdown in Manila
Character:Haines
Release Date:18/02/2016
The Martial Arts Kid
Character:Cindy
Release Date:11/04/2015
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Character:Momma Cat
Release Date:01/02/2015
Mercenaries
Character:Mona
Release Date:05/08/2014
Spirit2Power
Character:Self
Release Date:30/06/2014
Badass Showdown
Character:Ivy
Release Date:01/04/2013
Santa's Summer House
Character:Nanna
Release Date:11/12/2012
Sci-Fighter
Character:Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
Release Date:01/01/2004
Lost Bullet
Character:Cynthia
Release Date:01/10/2003
Modern Warriors
Character:Self
Release Date:20/08/2002
Outside the Law
Character:Julie Cosgrove
Release Date:25/06/2002
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Character:Self
Release Date:01/06/2002
Redemption
Character:Erin Murphy
Release Date:28/05/2002
Manhattan Chase
Character:Nancy
Release Date:20/11/2000
Tiger Claws III
Character:Linda Masterson
Release Date:12/05/1999
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Character:Self
Release Date:18/08/1998
The Hostage
Character:Agent Rebecca Peters
Release Date:01/01/1998
Deep Cover
Character:FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
Release Date:28/04/1997
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
Character:Bertha Jo
Release Date:25/04/1997
Night Vision
Character:Kristin O'Connor
Release Date:28/02/1997
Sworn to Justice
Character:Janna
Release Date:01/10/1996
American Tigers
Character:Herself
Release Date:18/09/1996
Tiger Claws II
Character:Linda Masterson
Release Date:25/05/1996
Eye for an Eye
Character:Tina
Release Date:12/01/1996
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Character:Self
Release Date:28/08/1995
Portrait in Red
Character:Laurel
Release Date:01/01/1995
Guardian Angel
Character:Cynthia McKay
Release Date:14/11/1994
Fast Getaway II
Character:Lilly
Release Date:23/06/1994
Cinema of Vengeance
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1994
Lady Dragon 2
Character:Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
Release Date:22/09/1993
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Character:Kris Fairchild
Release Date:23/06/1993
Irresistible Force
Character:Charlotte Heller
Release Date:07/05/1993
Undefeatable
Character:Kristi Jones
Release Date:05/03/1993
Angel the Kickboxer
Character:Kristi Jones
Release Date:13/01/1993
Honor and Glory
Character:Tracey Pride
Release Date:15/07/1992
Lady Dragon
Character:Kathy Galagher
Release Date:15/05/1992
Rage and Honor
Character:Kris Fairchild
Release Date:08/05/1992
Angel Of Fury
Character:Nancy Bolan
Release Date:24/01/1992
Martial Law II: Undercover
Character:Billie Blake
Release Date:01/10/1991
Tiger Claws
Character:Linda Masterson
Release Date:30/08/1991
Fast Getaway
Character:Lilly
Release Date:14/03/1991
Tiada Titik Balik
Character:Kathy
Release Date:01/01/1991
Martial Law
Character:Billie Blake
Release Date:01/10/1990
Prince of the Sun
Character:Bencheuk
Release Date:24/09/1990
China O'Brien II
Character:China O'Brien
Release Date:01/06/1990
China O'Brien
Character:China O'Brien
Release Date:01/02/1990
No Witnesses
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1990
City Cops
Character:Inspector Cindy
Release Date:18/11/1989
Lady Reporter
Character:Cindy
Release Date:28/04/1989
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Character:Madam Law
Release Date:03/06/1988
Jungle Heat
Character:
Release Date:06/05/1988
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Character:Terry
Release Date:05/11/1987
Fight to Win
Character:Sensei Lauren
Release Date:17/03/1987
Righting Wrongs
Character:Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
Release Date:27/11/1986
Magic Crystal
Character:Cindy Morgan
Release Date:17/09/1986
Millionaires' Express
Character:Mountain Bandit
Release Date:30/01/1986
Yes, Madam!
Character:Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
Release Date:30/11/1985
Defend Yourself!
Character:Herself
Release Date:01/11/1985
24 Hours to Midnight
Character:Devon Grady
Release Date:01/01/1985
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