Actor
Cynthia Rothrock
March 8, 1957 · 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.
Notable work
Often works with
Matthias Hues
3 titles together
The Last Kumite, No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder, Showdown in Manila
James Tien Chun
3 titles together
Yes, Madam!, Righting Wrongs, Millionaires' Express
Ka Lee
3 titles together
Yes, Madam!, Righting Wrongs, Millionaires' Express
Wu Ma
3 titles together
Yes, Madam!, Righting Wrongs, Millionaires' Express
Vivica A. Fox
2 titles together
Mercenaries, Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Max Thayer
2 titles together
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder, Martial Law II: Undercover
Full filmography · 72
Anadellia Rises
as Priscilla Kasper
Upcoming
Black Creek: Retribution
as Rose Jennings and Writer
2027
Prey of Wrath
as Brenda Sands
2026
Dying for Living
as Sin
2025
Darkness of Man
as Nurse Leslie
2025
Black Creek
as Rose Jennings and Writer
2024
Lady Scorpions
as Alena Moore
20245.8
The Last Kumite
as Julie Jackson
20246.8
Fyre Rises
as Commander Bodie
2024
Taken from Rio Bravo
as Margaret
20246.8
No Time To Think
as Rachel Adams
2024
Buckle Up
as Lady X
2023