Cynthia Rothrock
Acting
Born: Mar 08, 1957
From: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darkness of Man | Nurse Leslie | 2025 | 5.75 |
| Black Creek | Rose Jennings | 2024 | 5.2 |
| Buckle Up | Lady X | 2023 | 2.0 |
| Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja' | Self | 2021 | 5.7 |
| Cool Cat Saves the Kids | Momma Cat | 2015 | 3.3 |
| Spirit2Power | Self | 2014 | — |
| Sci-Fighter | Sally Kirk / The White … | 2004 | 3.765 |
| Tiger Claws II | Linda Masterson | 1996 | 5.0 |
| Sworn to Justice | Janna | 1996 | 5.4 |
| Portrait in Red | Laurel | 1995 | 4.1 |
| Fast Getaway II | Lilly | 1994 | 4.821 |
| Undefeatable | Kristi Jones | 1993 | 5.257 |
| Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover | Kris Fairchild | 1993 | 5.452 |
| Lady Dragon 2 | Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan | 1993 | 4.8 |
| Angel the Kickboxer | Kristi Jones | 1993 | — |
| Rage and Honor | Kris Fairchild | 1992 | 5.125 |
| Lady Dragon | Kathy Galagher | 1992 | 5.339 |
| Honor and Glory | Tracey Pride | 1992 | 4.444 |
| Fast Getaway | Lilly | 1991 | 5.953 |
| Martial Law II: Undercover | Billie Blake | 1991 | 6.225 |
| Tiger Claws | Linda Masterson | 1991 | 5.5 |
| China O'Brien | China O'Brien | 1990 | 5.507 |
| China O'Brien II | China O'Brien | 1990 | 5.013 |
| Martial Law | Billie Blake | 1990 | 6.226 |
| Prince of the Sun | Bencheuk | 1990 | 5.1 |
| Lady Reporter | Cindy | 1989 | 6.538 |
| No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder | Terry | 1987 | 5.759 |
| Righting Wrongs | Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / … | 1986 | 7.58 |
| 24 Hours to Midnight | Devon Grady | 1985 | 4.375 |
| Yes, Madam! | Senior Inspector Carrie Morris | 1985 | 7.14 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1957 |
| From | Wilmington, Delaware, USA |