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 OBrien 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 theres 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.

All movies available from Cynthia Rothrock

Poster movie Darkness of Man

Darkness of Man

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Poster movie Fast Getaway

Fast Getaway

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Poster movie Portrait in Red

Portrait in Red

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Poster movie Martial Law II: Undercover

Martial Law II: Undercove

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Poster movie Righting Wrongs

Righting Wrongs

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Poster movie Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam!

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Poster movie Buckle Up

Buckle Up

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Poster movie Fast Getaway II

Fast Getaway II

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Poster movie Lady Reporter

Lady Reporter

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Poster movie Magic Crystal

Magic Crystal

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Poster movie Outside the Law

Outside the Law

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Poster movie City Cops

City Cops

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Poster movie Redemption

Redemption

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Poster movie Night Vision

Night Vision

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Poster movie Eye for an Eye

Eye for an Eye

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Poster movie Mercenaries

Mercenaries

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Poster movie The Inspector Wears Skirts

The Inspector Wears Skirt

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Poster movie Millionaires' Express

Millionaires' Express

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Poster movie The Martial Arts Kid

The Martial Arts Kid

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Movies unavailable from Cynthia Rothrock

24 Hours to Midnight

Devon Grady

Movie 1985

Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'

Self

Movie 2021

Undefeatable

Kristi Jones

Movie 1993

China O'Brien

China O'Brien

Movie 1990

China O'Brien II

China O'Brien

Movie 1990

Black Creek

Rose Jennings

Movie 2024

No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder

Terry

Movie 1987

Tiger Claws II

Linda Masterson

Movie 1996

Tiger Claws

Linda Masterson

Movie 1991

Rage and Honor

Kris Fairchild

Movie 1992

Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover

Kris Fairchild

Movie 1993

Martial Law

Billie Blake

Movie 1990

X-Treme Fighter

Sally Kirk / The White Dragon

Movie 2004

Lady Dragon 2

Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan

Movie 1993

Lady Dragon

Kathy Galagher

Movie 1992

Prince of the Sun

Bencheuk

Movie 1990

Honor and Glory

Tracey Pride

Movie 1992

Sworn to Justice

Janna

Movie 1996

Spirit2Power

Self

Movie 2014

Angel the Kickboxer

Kristi Jones

Movie 1993

Cool Cat Saves the Kids

Momma Cat

Movie 2015

American Tigers

Herself

Movie 1996

The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!

Bertha Jo

Movie 1997

Manhattan Chase

Nancy

Movie 2000

Guardian Angel

Cynthia Mckay

Movie 1994

Tiger Claws III

Linda Masterson

Movie 1999

Santa's Summer House

Nanna

Movie 2012

Badass Showdown

Ivy

Movie 2013

Angel Of Fury

Nancy Bolan

Movie 1992

Fight to Win

Sensei Lauren

Movie 1987

Deep Cover

FBI Special Agent Kate Mason

Movie 1997

Irresistible Force

Charlotte Heller

Movie 1993

Fyre Rises

Commander Bodie

Movie 2024

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities

Self

Movie 1995

Operation Dagon

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Top Fighter 2

Self (Archive Footage)

Movie 1996

Prey of Wrath

Brenda Sands

Movie

Ryan Carson

Ally Watson

Movie 2022

Showdown in Manila

Haines

Movie 2016

Taken from Rio Bravo

Margaret

Movie 2024

Lady Scorpions

Alena Moore

Movie 2024

The Best of the Martial Arts Films

Self (archive footage)

Movie 1990

No Time To Think

Rachel Adams

Movie 2024

The Last Kumite

Julie Jackson

Movie 2024

Asian Ghost Story

Movie 2016

American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures

Self (archive footage)

Movie 2024

Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine

Kandra Syn

Movie 2017

Jungle Heat

Movie 1988

Defend Yourself!

Herself

Movie 1985

Death Fighter

Valerie

Movie 2017

Cool Cat Kids Superhero

Momma Cat

Movie 2018

Fists of Fury

Self

Movie 2017

Modern Warriors

Self

Movie 2002

A Doggone Hollywood

Mom in Car

Movie 2017

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

Self

Movie 1998

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

Counter Attendant

Movie 2018

No Witnesses

Movie 1990

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

Herself

Movie 2019

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

Self

Movie 2002

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

Self

Movie 2019

Cinema of Vengeance

Self

Movie 1994

The Hostage

Agent Rebecca Peters

Movie 1998

Lost Bullet

Cynthia

Movie 2003

New York Ninja

Det. Janet Flores (voice)

Movie 2021

Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story

Self

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Tv series unavailable from Cynthia Rothrock

Through the Night with...

Self

Tv 2002

Eek! The Cat

Cynthia Rothrock (voice)

Tv 1992

Too Young to Die

Self

Tv 2012

The Art of Action

Self

Tv 2020

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Enforcer II

Tv 1995