Cynthia Rothrock
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1957-03-08
Place of Birth
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Cynthia 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.
Also Known For
24 Hours to Midnight
Jan 01, 1985
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Oct 02, 2021
Undefeatable
Mar 05, 1993
Darkness of Man
May 07, 2024
China O'Brien
Feb 01, 1990
China O'Brien II
Jun 01, 1990
Black Creek
Oct 09, 2024
Fast Getaway
Mar 14, 1991
Portrait in Red
Jan 01, 1995
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Nov 05, 1987
Tiger Claws II
May 25, 1996
Martial Law II: Undercover
Oct 01, 1991
Tiger Claws
Aug 30, 1991
Righting Wrongs
Nov 27, 1986
Rage and Honor
May 08, 1992
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Feb 01, 1993
Martial Law
Oct 01, 1990
Yes, Madam!
Nov 30, 1985
Sci-Fighter
Jan 01, 2004
Lady Dragon 2
Sep 22, 1993
Lady Dragon
May 15, 1992
Buckle Up
Jul 06, 2023
Prince of the Sun
Sep 24, 1990
Fast Getaway II
Jun 23, 1994
Honor and Glory
Jul 15, 1992
Sworn to Justice
Oct 01, 1996
Spirit2Power
Jun 30, 2014
Lady Reporter
Apr 28, 1989
Angel the Kickboxer
Jan 13, 1993
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Feb 01, 2015
American Tigers
Sep 18, 1996
Magic Crystal
Sep 17, 1986
Outside the Law
Jun 25, 2002
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
Apr 25, 1997
Manhattan Chase
Nov 20, 2000
City Cops
Nov 18, 1989
Guardian Angel
Nov 22, 1994
Tiger Claws III
May 12, 1999
Santa's Summer House
Dec 11, 2012
Badass Showdown
Apr 01, 2013
Angel Of Fury
Jan 24, 1992
Redemption
May 28, 2002
Fight to Win
Mar 17, 1987
Deep Cover
Apr 28, 1997
Night Vision
Feb 28, 1997
Irresistible Force
May 07, 1993
Eye for an Eye
Jan 12, 1996
Mercenaries
Aug 05, 2014
Fyre Rises
Apr 25, 2024
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Jun 03, 1988
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Aug 28, 1995
Millionaires' Express
Jan 30, 1986
Operation Dagon
Prey of Wrath
The Martial Arts Kid
Apr 11, 2015
Ryan Carson
Nov 11, 2022
Showdown in Manila
Feb 18, 2016
Taken from Rio Bravo
Feb 23, 2024
Lady Scorpions
Aug 23, 2024
No Time To Think
Jan 13, 2024
The Last Kumite
May 09, 2024
Asian Ghost Story
Oct 31, 2016
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Aug 13, 2024
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
May 08, 2017
Jungle Heat
May 06, 1988
Defend Yourself!
Nov 01, 1985
Death Fighter
Jul 25, 2017
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Sep 16, 2018
Fists of Fury
Jan 20, 2017
Modern Warriors
Aug 20, 2002
A Doggone Hollywood
Jan 06, 2017
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Aug 18, 1998
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
May 25, 2018
No Witnesses
Jan 01, 1990
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Sep 01, 2019
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Jun 01, 2002
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Aug 14, 2019
Cinema of Vengeance
Jan 01, 1994
The Hostage
Jan 01, 1998
Lost Bullet
Oct 01, 2003
New York Ninja
Oct 02, 2021
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
Vendetta Vette
Through the Night with...
May 10, 2002
Eek! The Cat
Sep 11, 1992
Too Young to Die
Jul 14, 2012
The Art of Action
Jun 28, 2020
