Cynthia Rothrock
Acting
Born 1957-03-08
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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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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Filmography
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Acting
58 credits
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Eek! The Cat
Through the Night with...
The Art of Action
Darkness of Man
Eye for an Eye
Millionaires' Express
Yes, Madam!
Too Young to Die
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Martial Law II: Undercover
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Righting Wrongs
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Mercenaries
Martial Law
Undefeatable
The Last Kumite
Lost Bullet
Lady Dragon
Taken from Rio Bravo
China O'Brien
Guardian Angel
Fast Getaway
Angel Of Fury
Deep Cover
Lady Reporter
Dying for Living
Tiger Claws II
Magic Crystal
Lady Scorpions
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
Tiger Claws
Prince of the Sun
New York Ninja
Sworn to Justice
Vendetta Vette
Rage and Honor
Badass Showdown
China O'Brien II
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Fast Getaway II
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Tiger Claws III
A Doggone Hollywood
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Outside the Law
Honor and Glory
Irresistible Force
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Lady Dragon 2
Night Vision
Showdown in Manila
City Cops
Redemption
Buckle Up
Producing
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