1957-03-08 Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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.
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Darkness of Man | Nurse Leslie | 2025-12-18 |
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Dying for Living | Sin | 2025-12-30 |
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No Time To Think | Rachel Adams | 2024-01-13 |
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American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures | Self (archive footage) | 2024-08-13 |
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Black Creek | Rose Jennings | 2024-10-09 |
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Taken from Rio Bravo | Margaret | 2024-02-23 |
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The Last Kumite | Julie Jackson | 2024-05-09 |
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Lady Scorpions | Alena Moore | 2024-08-23 |
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Fyre Rises | Commander Bodie | 2024-04-25 |
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Buckle Up | Lady X | 2023-07-06 |
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Ryan Carson | Ally Watson | 2022-11-11 |
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Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja' | Self | 2021-10-02 |
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New York Ninja | Det. Janet Flores (voice) | 2021-10-02 |
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Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks | Self | 2019-08-14 |
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In Search of the Last Action Heroes | Herself | 2019-09-01 |
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Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece | Counter Attendant | 2018-05-25 |
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Cool Cat Kids Superhero | Momma Cat | 2018-09-16 |
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Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine | Kandra Syn | 2017-05-08 |
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Fists of Fury | Self | 2017-01-20 |
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A Doggone Hollywood | Mom in Car | 2017-01-06 |
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Death Fighter | Valerie | 2017-07-25 |
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Showdown in Manila | Haines | 2016-02-18 |
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Asian Ghost Story | 2016-10-31 | |
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The Martial Arts Kid | Cindy | 2015-04-11 |
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Cool Cat Saves the Kids | Momma Cat | 2015-02-01 |
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Mercenaries | Mona | 2014-08-05 |
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Spirit2Power | Self | 2014-06-30 |
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Badass Showdown | Ivy | 2013-04-01 |
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Santa's Summer House | Nanna | 2012-12-11 |
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Sci-Fighter | Sally Kirk / The White Dragon | 2004-01-01 |
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Bala perdida | Cynthia | 2003-10-01 |
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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies | Self | 2002-06-01 |
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Modern Warriors | Self | 2002-08-20 |
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Redemption | Erin Murphy | 2002-05-28 |
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Outside the Law | Julie Cosgrove | 2002-06-25 |
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Manhattan Chase | Nancy | 2000-11-20 |
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Tiger Claws III | Linda Masterson | 1999-05-12 |
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The Hostage | Agent Rebecca Peters | 1998-01-01 |
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Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes | Self | 1998-08-18 |
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Night Vision | Kristin O'Connor | 1997-02-28 |
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The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! | Bertha Jo | 1997-04-25 |
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Deep Cover | FBI Special Agent Kate Mason | 1997-04-28 |
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Sworn to Justice | Janna | 1996-10-01 |
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American Tigers | Herself | 1996-09-18 |
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Eye for an Eye | Tina | 1996-01-12 |
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Tiger Claws II | Linda Masterson | 1996-05-25 |
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Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities | Self | 1995-08-28 |
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Portrait in Red | Laurel | 1995-01-01 |
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Cinema of Vengeance | Self | 1994-01-01 |
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Fast Getaway II | Lilly | 1994-06-23 |
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Guardian Angel | Cynthia McKay | 1994-11-14 |
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Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover | Kris Fairchild | 1993-02-01 |
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Lady Dragon 2 | Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan | 1993-09-22 |
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Angel the Kickboxer | Kristi Jones | 1993-01-13 |
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Irresistible Force | Charlotte Heller | 1993-05-07 |
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Undefeatable | Kristi Jones | 1993-03-05 |
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Lady Dragon | Kathy Galagher | 1992-05-15 |
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Angel Of Fury | Nancy Bolan | 1992-01-24 |
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Rage and Honor | Kris Fairchild | 1992-05-08 |
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Honor and Glory | Tracey Pride | 1992-07-15 |
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Fast Getaway | Lilly | 1991-03-14 |
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Martial Law II: Undercover | Billie Blake | 1991-10-01 |
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Tiger Claws | Linda Masterson | 1991-08-30 |
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No Witnesses | 1990-01-01 | |
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Martial Law | Billie Blake | 1990-10-01 |
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China O'Brien | China O'Brien | 1990-02-01 |
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China O'Brien II | China O'Brien | 1990-06-01 |
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太陽之子 | Bencheuk | 1990-09-24 |
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妙探雙龍 | Inspector Cindy | 1989-11-18 |
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師姐大晒 | Cindy | 1989-04-28 |
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Jungle Heat | 1988-05-06 | |
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霸王花 | Madam Law | 1988-06-03 |
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No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder | Terry | 1987-11-05 |
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Fight to Win | Sensei Lauren | 1987-03-17 |
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魔翡翠 | Cindy Morgan | 1986-09-17 |
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執法先鋒 | Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si | 1986-11-27 |
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富貴列車 | Mountain Bandit | 1986-01-30 |
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皇家師姐 | Senior Inspector Carrie Morris | 1985-11-30 |
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Defend Yourself! | Herself | 1985-11-01 |
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24 Hours to Midnight | Devon Grady | 1985-01-01 |
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Prey of Wrath | Brenda Sands | |
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Vendetta Vette | LaRue | |
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Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story | Self | |
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