Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock
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 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.
Known For
Actor
as Brenda Sands
as Rose Jennings
as Alena Moore
as Self (archive footage)
as Julie Jackson
as Nurse Leslie
as Margaret
as Rachel Adams
as Commander Bodie
as Lady X
as Ally Watson
as Self
as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
as Self
as Herself
as Self
as Momma Cat
as Counter Attendant
as Valerie
as Kandra Syn
as Self
as Mom in Car
as Haines
as Cindy
as Momma Cat
as Mona
as Self
as Ivy
as Nanna
as Self
as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
as Cynthia
as Self
as Julie Cosgrove
as Erin Murphy
as Self
as Nancy
as Linda Masterson
as Agent Rebecca Peters
as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
as Bertha Jo
as Kristin O'Connor
as Janna
as Herself
as Self (Archive Footage)
as Linda Masterson
as Tina
as Laurel
as Enforcer II
as Lily
as Cynthia Mckay
as Self
as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
as Charlotte Heller
as Kristi Jones
as Kris Fairchild
as Kristi Jones
as Tracey Pride
as Kathy Galagher
as Kris Fairchild
as Nancy Bolan
as Cynthia Rothrock (voice)
as Billie Blake
as Linda Masterson
as Lilly
as Billie Blake
as Bencheuk
as China O'Brien
as China O'Brien
as Self (archive footage)
as Insp Cindy
as Cindy
as Madam Law
as Sensei Lauren
as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
as Cindy Morgan
as Mountain Bandit
as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
as Herself
as Devon Grady
Producer
as Producer
as Co-Producer
as Executive Producer
as Associate Producer
as Associate Producer
as Associate Producer
as Producer
Writer
as Writer
Costume & Make-Up
as Costume Design