Cynthia Rothrock

Acting · 1.7 popularity

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Born: March 8, 1957
From: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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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. 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.

Works

89 films

Eye for an Eye

19966.3

Darkness of Man

20255.5

Yes, Madam!

19857.2

Millionaires' Express

19866.7

No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder

19876.0

Righting Wrongs

19867.6

The Inspector Wears Skirts

19886.2

Martial Law II: Undercover

19916.1

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

20196.8

Mercenaries

20145.1

Lady Reporter

19896.5

Taken from Rio Bravo

20246.8

The Last Kumite

20246.8

Martial Law

19906.2

Undefeatable

19935.3

Lost Bullet

20035.3

Magic Crystal

19866.6

The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender

2026

New York Ninja

20214.9

Dying for Living

2025

Lady Scorpions

20245.8

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

20197.0

Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover

19935.5

Prince of the Sun

19905.1

Tiger Claws

19915.5

Badass Showdown

20132.2

Guardian Angel

19944.7

Angel Of Fury

19924.0

China O'Brien

19905.5

A Doggone Hollywood

20174.3

The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!

19975.4

Tiger Claws II

19965.0

Lady Dragon

19925.4

Sworn to Justice

19965.4

Tiger Claws III

19994.2

Showdown in Manila

20163.4

Vendetta Vette

2026

Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine

20173.8

Deep Cover

19974.7

Cinema of Vengeance

19946.2

Rage and Honor

19925.1

Jungle Heat

19883.3

Prey of Wrath

2026

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

20025.9

China O'Brien II

19905.0

The Martial Arts Kid

20156.2

Fast Getaway

19915.9

Night Vision

19975.4

Cool Cat Saves the Kids

20153.3

Cool Cat Kids Superhero

20181.2

City Cops

19895.6

Tiada Titik Balik

1991

Irresistible Force

19935.4

Black Creek

20244.7

Honor and Glory

19924.4

Lady Dragon 2

19934.8

American Tigers

19964.0

No Witnesses

199010.0

Fast Getaway II

19944.8

Outside the Law

20024.3

Redemption

20026.2

Anadellia Rises

2026

Defend Yourself!

198510.0

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

19989.0

Buckle Up

20232.0

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

20183.9

Sci-Fighter

20043.8

Modern Warriors

20025.5

Death Fighter

20176.6

Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story

2026

Santa's Summer House

20123.9

Angel the Kickboxer

1993

Asian Ghost Story

20164.3

The Hostage

19985.5

Fists of Fury

2017

Fight to Win

19875.5

Manhattan Chase

20005.6

Fyre Rises

20245.4

Portrait in Red

19954.1

Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities

199510.0

24 Hours to Midnight

19854.4

The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief

20232.0

Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'

20215.7

Black Creek: Retribution

2027

American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures

20245.0

Ryan Carson

2022

Operation Dagon

2026

Spirit2Power

2014

No Time To Think

2024