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. 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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Lady Scorpions | Alena Moore | 2024-08-23 |
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Taken from Rio Bravo | Margaret | 2024-02-23 |
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Cool Cat Bloopers 'Behind the Scenes' Footage | Mama Cat (Voiceover) | 2024-11-11 |
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American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures | Self (archive footage) | 2024-08-13 |
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The Last Kumite | Julie Jackson | 2024-05-09 |
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Black Creek | Rose Jennings | 2024-10-09 |
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Darkness of Man | Nurse Leslie | 2024-05-07 |
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Fyre Rises | Commander Bodie | 2024-04-25 |
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No Time To Think | Rachel Adams | 2024-01-13 |
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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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In Search of the Last Action Heroes | Herself | 2019-09-01 |
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Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks | Self | 2019-08-14 |
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Cool Cat Kids Superhero | Momma Cat | 2018-09-16 |
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Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece | Counter Attendant | 2018-05-25 |
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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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Fists of Fury | Self | 2017-01-20 |
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Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine | Kandra Syn | 2017-05-08 |
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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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Cool Cat Saves the Kids | Momma Cat | 2015-02-01 |
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The Martial Arts Kid | Cindy | 2015-04-11 |
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Spirit2Power | Self | 2014-06-30 |
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Mercenaries | Mona | 2014-08-05 |
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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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Redemption | Erin Murphy | 2002-05-28 |
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Outside the Law | Julie Cosgrove | 2002-06-25 |
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Modern Warriors | Self | 2002-08-20 |
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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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Night Vision | Kristin O'Connor | 1997-02-28 |
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Checkmate | FBI Special Agent Kate Mason | 1997-04-28 |
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The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! | Bertha Jo | 1997-04-25 |
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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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Sworn to Justice | Janna | 1996-10-01 |
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Top Fighter 2 | Self (Archive Footage) | 1996-09-10 |
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American Tigers | Herself | 1996-09-18 |
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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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Guardian Angel | Cynthia Mckay | 1994-11-22 |
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Fast Getaway II | Lilly | 1994-12-21 |
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Cinema of Vengeance | Self | 1994-01-01 |
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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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Undefeatable | Kristi Jones | 1993-03-05 |
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Irresistible Force | Charlotte Heller | 1993-05-07 |
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Rage and Honor | Kris Fairchild | 1992-05-08 |
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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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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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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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The Best of the Martial Arts Films | Self (archive footage) | 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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妙探雙龍 | Insp 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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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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魔翡翠 | Cindy Morgan | 1986-09-17 |
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皇家師姐 | Senior Inspector Carrie Morris | 1985-11-30 |
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24 Hours to Midnight | Devon Grady | 1985-01-01 |
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Defend Yourself! | Herself | 1985-11-01 |
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Prey of Wrath | Brenda Sands | |
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Operation Dagon | ||
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Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story | Self |
