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.
Acted in
Cool Cat Bloopers 'Behind the Scenes' Footage
2024
as Mama Cat (Voiceover)
Black Creek
2024
as Rose Jennings
Lady Scorpions
2024
as Alena Moore
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
2024
as Self (archive footage)
The Last Kumite
2024
as Julie Jackson
Darkness of Man
2024
as Nurse Leslie
Fyre Rises
2024
as Commander Bodie
Taken from Rio Bravo
2024
as Margaret
No Time To Think
2024
as Rachel Adams
Buckle Up
2023
as Lady X
Ryan Carson
2022
as Ally Watson
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
2021
as Self
New York Ninja
2021
as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
2019
as Herself
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
2019
as Self
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
2018
as Momma Cat
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018
as Counter Attendant
Death Fighter
2017
as Valerie
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
2017
as Kandra Syn
Fists of Fury
2017
as Self
A Doggone Hollywood
2017
as Mom in Car
Asian Ghost Story
2016
Showdown in Manila
2016
as Haines
The Martial Arts Kid
2015
as Cindy
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
2015
as Momma Cat
Mercenaries
2014
as Mona
Spirit2Power
2014
as Self
Badass Showdown
2013
as Ivy
Santa's Summer House
2012
as Nanna
Too Young to Die
2012
as Self
X-Treme Fighter
2004
as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
Lost Bullet
2003
as Cynthia
Modern Warriors
2002
as Self
Outside the Law
2002
as Julie Cosgrove
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
2002
as Self
Redemption
2002
as Erin Murphy
Manhattan Chase
2000
as Nancy
Tiger Claws III
1999
as Linda Masterson
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
1998
as Self
The Hostage
1998
as Agent Rebecca Peters
Deep Cover
1997
as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
1997
as Bertha Jo
Night Vision
1997
as Kristin O'Connor
Sworn to Justice
1996
as Janna
American Tigers
1996
as Herself
Top Fighter 2
1996
as Self (Archive Footage)
Tiger Claws II
1996
as Linda Masterson
Eye for an Eye
1996
as Tina
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
as Self
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Enforcer II
Portrait in Red
1995
as Laurel
Fast Getaway II
1994
as Lilly
Guardian Angel
1994
as Cynthia Mckay
Cinema of Vengeance
1994
as Self
Lady Dragon 2
1993
as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
Irresistible Force
1993
as Charlotte Heller
Undefeatable
1993
as Kristi Jones
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
1993
as Kris Fairchild
Angel the Kickboxer
1993
as Kristi Jones
Eek! The Cat
1992
as Cynthia Rothrock (voice)
Honor and Glory
1992
as Tracey Pride
Lady Dragon
1992
as Kathy Galagher
Rage and Honor
1992
as Kris Fairchild
Angel Of Fury
1992
as Nancy Bolan
Martial Law II: Undercover
1991
as Billie Blake
Tiger Claws
1991
as Linda Masterson
Fast Getaway
1991
as Lilly
Martial Law
1990
as Billie Blake
Prince of the Sun
1990
as Bencheuk
China O'Brien II
1990
as China O'Brien
China O'Brien
1990
as China O'Brien
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
1990
as Self (archive footage)
No Witnesses
1990
City Cops
1989
as Insp Cindy
Lady Reporter
1989
as Cindy
The Inspector Wears Skirts
1988
as Madam Law
Jungle Heat
1988
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
1987
as Terry
Fight to Win
1987
as Sensei Lauren
Righting Wrongs
1986
as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
Magic Crystal
1986
as Cindy Morgan
Millionaires' Express
1986
as Mountain Bandit
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
Defend Yourself!
1985
as Herself
24 Hours to Midnight
1985
as Devon Grady
Operation Dagon
Prey of Wrath
as Brenda Sands
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
as Self