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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Black Creek | Rose Jennings | 2024-10-09 |
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American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures | Self (archive footage) | 2024-08-13 |
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Lady Scorpions | Alena Moore | 2024-08-23 |
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Taken from Rio Bravo | Margaret | 2024-02-23 |
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Fyre Rises | Commander Bodie | 2024-04-25 |
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The Last Kumite | Julie Jackson | 2024-05-09 |
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No Time To Think | Rachel Adams | 2024-01-13 |
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Darkness of Man | Nurse Leslie | 2024-05-07 |
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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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A Doggone Hollywood | Mom in Car | 2017-01-06 |
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Fists of Fury | Self | 2017-01-20 |
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Death Fighter | Valerie | 2017-07-25 |
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Asian Ghost Story | 2016-10-31 | |
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Showdown in Manila | Haines | 2016-02-18 |
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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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Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes | Self | 1998-08-18 |
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The Hostage | Agent Rebecca Peters | 1998-01-01 |
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Deep Cover | FBI Special Agent Kate Mason | 1997-04-28 |
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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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Sworn to Justice | Janna | 1996-10-01 |
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Tiger Claws II | Linda Masterson | 1996-05-25 |
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American Tigers | Herself | 1996-09-18 |
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Top Fighter 2 | Self (archive footage) | 1996-09-10 |
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Eye for an Eye | Tina | 1996-01-12 |
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Portrait in Red | Laurel | 1995-01-01 |
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Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities | Self | 1995-08-28 |
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Cinema of Vengeance | Self | 1994-01-01 |
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Fast Getaway II | Lilly | 1994-12-21 |
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Guardian Angel | Cynthia McKay | 1994-11-22 |
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Lady Dragon 2 | Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan | 1993-09-22 |
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Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover | Kris Fairchild | 1993-02-01 |
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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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Angel the Kickboxer | Kristi Jones | 1993-01-13 |
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Angel Of Fury | Nancy Bolan | 1992-01-24 |
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Honor and Glory | Tracey Pride | 1992-07-15 |
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Lady Dragon | Kathy Galagher | 1992-05-15 |
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Rage and Honor | Kris Fairchild | 1992-05-08 |
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Fast Getaway | Lilly | 1991-03-14 |
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Tiger Claws | Linda Masterson | 1991-08-30 |
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Martial Law II: Undercover | Billie Blake | 1991-10-01 |
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No Witnesses | 1990-01-01 | |
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films | Self (archive footage) | 1990-01-01 |
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China O'Brien | China O'Brien | 1990-02-01 |
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Martial Law | Billie Blake | 1990-10-01 |
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太陽之子 | Bencheuk | 1990-09-24 |
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China O'Brien II | China O'Brien | 1990-06-01 |
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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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Fight to Win | Sensei Lauren | 1987-03-17 |
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No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder | Terry | 1987-11-05 |
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魔翡翠 | Cindy Morgan | 1986-09-17 |
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富貴列車 | Mountain Bandit | 1986-01-30 |
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執法先鋒 | Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si | 1986-11-27 |
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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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Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story | Self | |
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Operation Dagon | ||
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Prey of Wrath | Brenda Sands |
