Cast
Cynthia Rothrock
Acting
Cast
Cynthia Rothrock
Known for
Acting
Born
1957-03-08
From
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Also known as Cynthia Ann Christine Rothrock
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.
★7.2
MOVIE1985
Yes, Madam!
as Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
★6.3
MOVIE1996
Eye for an Eye
as Tina
★6.2
MOVIE1991
Martial Law II: Undercover
as Billie Blake
★5.5
MOVIE2025
Darkness of Man
as Nurse Leslie
★5.1
MOVIE2014
Mercenaries
as Mona
★7.6
MOVIE1986
Righting Wrongs
as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
★6.8
MOVIE2024
Taken from Rio Bravo
as Margaret
★5.3
MOVIE1993
Undefeatable
as Kristi Jones
★5.8
MOVIE2024
Lady Scorpions
as Alena Moore
★6.7
MOVIE1986
Millionaires' Express
as Mountain Bandit
MOVIE2026
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
as Self
★6.2
MOVIE1988
The Inspector Wears Skirts
as Madam Law
MOVIE2025
Dying for Living
as Sin
MOVIE2026
Prey of Wrath
as Brenda Sands
★6.2
MOVIE1990
Martial Law
as Billie Blake
★5.8
MOVIE1987
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
as Terry
MOVIETBA
Vendetta Vette
as LaRue
★3.3
MOVIE1988
Jungle Heat
★4.7
MOVIE1994
Guardian Angel
as Cynthia McKay
★3.4
MOVIE2016
Showdown in Manila
as Haines
★6.8
MOVIE2019
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
as Self
★6.2
MOVIE1994
Cinema of Vengeance
as Self
★5.3
MOVIE2003
Lost Bullet
as Cynthia
★4.3
MOVIE2002
Outside the Law
as Julie Cosgrove
★5.4
MOVIE1996
Sworn to Justice
as Janna
★6.5
MOVIE2015
The Martial Arts Kid
as Cindy
★4.7
MOVIE1997
Deep Cover
as FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
★6.0
MOVIE1991
Fast Getaway
as Lilly
★6.5
MOVIE1989
Lady Reporter
as Cindy
★5.0
MOVIE2021
New York Ninja
as Det. Janet Flores (voice)
★5.4
MOVIE1993
Irresistible Force
as Charlotte Heller
★5.1
MOVIE1992
Rage and Honor
as Kris Fairchild
★6.8
MOVIE2024
The Last Kumite
as Julie Jackson
★6.6
MOVIE1986
Magic Crystal
as Cindy Morgan
★5.5
MOVIE2002
Modern Warriors
as Self
★4.0
MOVIE1992
Angel Of Fury
as Nancy Bolan
★2.2
MOVIE2013
Badass Showdown
as Ivy
MOVIE1991
Tiada Titik Balik
as Kathy
★4.3
MOVIE1999
Tiger Claws III
as Linda Masterson
MOVIE2027
Black Creek: Retribution
as Rose Jennings
★4.7
MOVIE2024
Black Creek
as Rose Jennings
★3.9
MOVIE2018
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
as Counter Attendant
★4.0
MOVIE1996
American Tigers
as Herself
★5.4
MOVIE1997
Night Vision
as Kristin O'Connor
★4.4
MOVIE1992
Honor and Glory
as Tracey Pride
★4.3
MOVIE2017
A Doggone Hollywood
as Mom in Car
★1.2
MOVIE2018
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
as Momma Cat
★10.0
MOVIE1990
No Witnesses
★4.3
MOVIE2016
Asian Ghost Story
★5.9
MOVIE2002
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
as Self
★5.5
MOVIE1990
China O'Brien
as China O'Brien
★5.6
MOVIE1989
City Cops
as Inspector Cindy
★5.5
MOVIE1991
Tiger Claws
as Linda Masterson
★4.1
MOVIE1995
Portrait in Red
as Laurel
★5.4
MOVIE1992
Lady Dragon
as Kathy Galagher
★5.0
MOVIE1996
Tiger Claws II
as Linda Masterson
★5.1
MOVIE1990
Prince of the Sun
as Bencheuk
★5.5
MOVIE1987
Fight to Win
as Sensei Lauren
★3.8
MOVIE2004
Sci-Fighter
as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
★5.4
MOVIE2024
Fyre Rises
as Commander Bodie
MOVIETBA
Anadellia Rises
as Priscilla Kasper
★5.4
MOVIE1997
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
as Bertha Jo
★3.3
MOVIE2015
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
as Momma Cat
★9.0
MOVIE1998
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
as Self
★7.0
MOVIE2019
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
as Self
MOVIE1993
Angel the Kickboxer
as Kristi Jones
MOVIE2017
Fists of Fury
as Self
★5.5
MOVIE1993
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
as Kris Fairchild
★4.8
MOVIE1994
Fast Getaway II
as Lilly
★3.9
MOVIE2012
Santa's Summer House
as Nanna
★2.0
MOVIE2023
Buckle Up
as Lady X
★3.9
MOVIE2017
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
as Kandra Syn
★5.0
MOVIE1990
China O'Brien II
as China O'Brien
MOVIE2022
Ryan Carson
as Ally Watson
MOVIETBA
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
as Self
★2.0
MOVIE2023
The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief
as Herself
★5.0
MOVIE2024
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
as Self (archive footage)
★4.8
MOVIE1993
Lady Dragon 2
as Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
★10.0
MOVIE1985
Defend Yourself!
as Herself
MOVIE2024
No Time To Think
as Rachel Adams
★6.6
MOVIE2017
Death Fighter
as Valerie
★5.7
MOVIE2021
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
as Self
★10.0
MOVIE1995
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
as Self
★4.4
MOVIE1985
24 Hours to Midnight
as Devon Grady
MOVIETBA
Operation Dagon
★5.5
MOVIE1998
The Hostage
as Agent Rebecca Peters
★6.2
MOVIE2002
Redemption
as Erin Murphy
★5.6
MOVIE2000
Manhattan Chase
as Nancy
MOVIE2014
Spirit2Power
as Self