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.
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.
Fotos
Filme (91)
Black Creek: Retribution
2027 · Rose Jennings, Producer, Writer
Prey of Wrath
2026 · Brenda Sands
She's So Hot
2026 · Sensei
Die Geschichte von Karate Tiger
2026 · Self
Dying for Living
2025 · Sin
Born to Kill
2025 · Nurse Leslie
Black Creek
2024 · Rose Jennings, Writer, Producer, Costume Design
Lady Scorpions
2024 · Alena Moore
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
2024 · Self (archive footage)
Su último combate
2024 · Julie Jackson
Fyre Rises
2024 · Commander Bodie
Taken from Rio Bravo
2024 · Margaret
No Time To Think
2024 · Rachel Adams
Buckle Up
2023 · Lady X
The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief
2023 · Herself
Ryan Carson
2022 · Ally Watson
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
2021 · Self
New York Ninja
2021 · Det. Janet Flores (voice)
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
2019 · Self
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
2019 · Self
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
2018 · Momma Cat
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018 · Counter Attendant
Death Fighter
2017 · Valerie
Star Raiders - Die Abenteuer des Saber Raine
2017 · Kandra Syn
Fists of Fury
2017 · Self
A Doggone Hollywood
2017 · Mom in Car
Asian Ghost Story
2016
Showdown in Manila
2016 · Haines
The Martial Arts Kid
2015 · Cindy, Co-Producer
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
2015 · Momma Cat
Mercenaries
2014 · Mona
Spirit2Power
2014 · Self
Badass Showdown
2013 · Ivy
Super Dogs Summer House
2012 · Nanna
Sci-Fighter
2004 · Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
Lost Bullet
2003 · Cynthia
Modern Warriors
2002 · Self
Outside the Law - Von Verrätern gejagt!
2002 · Julie Cosgrove, Executive Producer
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
2002 · Self
Redemption
2002 · Erin Murphy
Manhattan Chase
2000 · Nancy
Tigerkralle III
1999 · Linda Masterson
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
1998 · Self
The Hostage
1998 · Agent Rebecca Peters
Die FBI Connection
1997 · FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
Ein Duke kommt selten allein - Familientreffen der Chaoten
1997 · Bertha Jo
Night Vision - Der Nachtjäger
1997 · Kristin O'Connor
Female Justice
1996 · Janna, Associate Producer
American Tigers
1996 · Herself
Tigerkralle 2
1996 · Linda Masterson
Auge um Auge
1996 · Tina
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995 · Self
Portrait in Red
1995 · Laurel
Beyond Justice - Eiskalte Rache
1994 · Cynthia McKay
The Getaway Coup
1994 · Lilly
Cinema of Vengeance
1994 · Self
Angel of Fury
1993 · Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
1993 · Kris Fairchild, Associate Producer
Power Cop
1993 · Charlotte Heller
Die Unbesiegbare
1993 · Kristi Jones
Angel the Kickboxer
1993 · Kristi Jones
Honor and Glory
1992 · Tracey Pride, Producer
Lady Dragon
1992 · Kathy Galagher
Rage and Honor
1992 · Kris Fairchild, Associate Producer
Angel Of Fury
1992 · Nancy Bolan
Ley marcial II
1991 · Billie Blake
Tigerkralle
1991 · Linda Masterson
Fast Getaway
1991 · Lilly
Tiada Titik Balik
1991 · Kathy
Martial Law
1990 · Billie Blake
Prince of the Sun
1990 · Bencheuk
China O'Brien 2
1990 · China O'Brien
China O'Brien
1990 · China O'Brien
No Witnesses
1990
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
1990 · Self
City Cops
1989 · Inspector Cindy
Lady Reporter
1989 · Cindy
The Inspector Wears Skirts
1988 · Madam Law
Jungle Heat
1988
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
1987 · Terry
Fight to Win
1987 · Sensei Lauren
Righting Wrongs
1986 · Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
Magic Crystal
1986 · Cindy Morgan
Millionaires' Express
1986 · Mountain Bandit
Yes, Madam!
1985 · Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
Defend Yourself!
1985 · Herself
24 Hours to Midnight
1985 · Devon Grady
Operation Dagon
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
· Self
Vendetta Vette
· LaRue
Anadellia Rises
· Priscilla Kasper
