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  • BIRTH 08/03/1957
  • Country United States
  • SHOWS 2
  • MOVIES 28
  • PRODUCTION 1

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.

Cynthia Rothrock

Shows (2)

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Enforcer II
Too Young To Die
Too Young To Die
Self

Movies (28)

Darkness of Man
Darkness of Man
Nurse Leslie
Eye for an Eye
Eye for an Eye
Tina
Lady Scorpions
Lady Scorpions
Alena Moore
Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel
Cynthia Mckay
Checkmate
Checkmate
FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
Tiger Claws
Tiger Claws
Linda Masterson
妙探雙龍
妙探雙龍
Insp Cindy
Prey of Wrath
Prey of Wrath
Brenda Sands
Martial Law II: Undercover
Martial Law II: Undercover
Billie Blake
霸王花
霸王花
Madam Law
Mercenaries
Mercenaries
Mona
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Herself
Fast Getaway II
Fast Getaway II
Lilly
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Self
Irresistible Force
Irresistible Force
Charlotte Heller
執法先鋒
執法先鋒
Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
皇家師姐
皇家師姐
Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Terry
Undefeatable
Undefeatable
Kristi Jones
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Self
師姐大晒
師姐大晒
Cindy
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Momma Cat
Honor and Glory
Honor and Glory
Tracey Pride
New York Ninja
New York Ninja
Det. Janet Flores (voice)
太陽之子
太陽之子
Bencheuk
A Doggone Hollywood
A Doggone Hollywood
Mom in Car
Fast Getaway
Fast Getaway
Lilly
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Momma Cat

Production

Honor and Glory
Honor and Glory