Cynthia Rothrock
Biography
Cynthia Rothrock, born Cynthia Ann Christine Rothrock on March 8, 1957, in Wilmington, Delaware, is an American martial artist and actress in martial arts films. She holds black belt rankings in seven styles of martial arts. Before becoming an actress, she was a high-level competitor in martial arts, quickly rising through the ranks to win numerous championships in karate, kickboxing, and taekwondo, including being named World Champion in Forms and Weapons in 1981. In 2014, she was inducted into the International Sports Hall Of Fame. In 2016, the Martial Arts History Museum bestowed upon her the official title of The Queen Of Martial Arts. Within her acting career on the Movie Database, she has 95 known credits in the acting category.
Career overview
Cynthia Rothrock is an American actress in martial arts films and a martial artist born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 8, 1957. Her full name is Cynthia Ann Christine Rothrock. Before becoming an actress, she was a high-level competitor in martial arts and holds black belt rankings in seven styles. She began her martial arts training at the age of 13 and quickly rose through the ranks, winning numerous championships in karate, kickboxing, and taekwondo. In 1981, she earned the title of World Champion in Forms and Weapons.
In the course of her career, Rothrock has achieved 95 known credits in acting. Her accomplishments and contributions to the field have been recognized through prestigious honors. In 2014, she was inducted into the International Sports Hall Of Fame. Later, in 2016, the Martial Arts History Museum bestowed upon her the official title of The Queen Of Martial Arts.
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- Black Creek: Retribution (2027) as Rose Jennings
- Black Creek: Retribution (2027) Producer
- Black Creek: Retribution (2027) Writer
- The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender (2026) as Self
- Prey of Wrath (2026) as Brenda Sands
- Darkness of Man (2025) as Nurse Leslie
- Dying for Living (2025) as Sin
- Taken from Rio Bravo (2024) as Margaret
- Lady Scorpions (2024) as Alena Moore
- The Last Kumite (2024) as Julie Jackson
- Black Creek (2024) as Rose Jennings
- Black Creek (2024) Writer
- Black Creek (2024) Producer
- Black Creek (2024) Costume Design
- No Time To Think (2024) as Rachel Adams
- Fyre Rises (2024) as Commander Bodie
- American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Buckle Up (2023) as Lady X
- The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief (2023) as Herself
- Ryan Carson (2022) as Ally Watson
- New York Ninja (2021) as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
- Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja' (2021) as Self
- The Art of Action (2020) as Self
- Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019) as Self
- In Search of the Last Action Heroes (2019) as Self
- Cool Cat Kids Superhero (2018) as Momma Cat
- Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece (2018) as Counter Attendant
- A Doggone Hollywood (2017) as Mom in Car
- Death Fighter (2017) as Valerie
- Fists of Fury (2017) as Self
- Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine (2017) as Kandra Syn
- Showdown in Manila (2016) as Haines
- Asian Ghost Story (2016)
- The Martial Arts Kid (2015) as Cindy
- The Martial Arts Kid (2015) Co-Producer
- Cool Cat Saves the Kids (2015) as Momma Cat
- Mercenaries (2014) as Mona
- Spirit2Power (2014) as Self
- Badass Showdown (2013) as Ivy
- Too Young to Die (2012) as Self
- Santa's Summer House (2012) as Nanna
- Sci-Fighter (2004) as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
- Lost Bullet (2003) as Cynthia
- Through the Night with... (2002) as Self
- Outside the Law (2002) as Julie Cosgrove
- Outside the Law (2002) Executive Producer
- The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002) as Self
- Modern Warriors (2002) as Self
- Redemption (2002) as Erin Murphy
- Manhattan Chase (2000) as Nancy
- Tiger Claws III (1999) as Linda Masterson
- Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998) as Self
- The Hostage (1998) as Agent Rebecca Peters
- Deep Cover (1997) as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
- Night Vision (1997) as Kristin O'Connor
- The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997) as Bertha Jo
- Eye for an Eye (1996) as Tina
- Sworn to Justice (1996) as Janna
- Sworn to Justice (1996) Associate Producer
- Tiger Claws II (1996) as Linda Masterson
- American Tigers (1996) as Herself
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Enforcer II
- Portrait in Red (1995) as Laurel
- Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities (1995) as Self
- Cinema of Vengeance (1994) as Self
- Guardian Angel (1994) as Cynthia McKay
- Fast Getaway II (1994) as Lilly
- Undefeatable (1993) as Kristi Jones
- Irresistible Force (1993) as Charlotte Heller
- Angel the Kickboxer (1993) as Kristi Jones
- Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover (1993) as Kris Fairchild
- Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover (1993) Associate Producer
- Lady Dragon 2 (1993) as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
- Eek! The Cat (1992) as Cynthia Rothrock (voice)
- Angel Of Fury (1992) as Nancy Bolan
- Honor and Glory (1992) as Tracey Pride
- Honor and Glory (1992) Producer
- Rage and Honor (1992) as Kris Fairchild
- Rage and Honor (1992) Associate Producer
- Lady Dragon (1992) as Kathy Galagher
- Martial Law II: Undercover (1991) as Billie Blake
- Tiger Claws (1991) as Linda Masterson
- Fast Getaway (1991) as Lilly
- Tiada Titik Balik (1991) as Kathy
- The Word (1990)
- Prince of the Sun (1990) as Bencheuk
- Martial Law (1990) as Billie Blake
- No Witnesses (1990)
- China O'Brien (1990) as China O'Brien
- China O'Brien II (1990) as China O'Brien
- Lady Reporter (1989) as Cindy
- City Cops (1989) as Inspector Cindy
- The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988) as Madam Law
- Jungle Heat (1988)
- No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder (1987) as Terry
- Fight to Win (1987) as Sensei Lauren
- Millionaires' Express (1986) as Mountain Bandit
- Righting Wrongs (1986) as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
- Magic Crystal (1986) as Cindy Morgan
- Yes, Madam! (1985) as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
- Defend Yourself! (1985) as Herself
- 24 Hours to Midnight (1985) as Devon Grady
- Vendetta Vette as LaRue
- Anadellia Rises as Priscilla Kasper
- Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story as Self
- Operation Dagon