Acting
Cynthia Rothrock
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.
Filmography
Black Creek: Retribution
Film · 2027
Prey of Wrath
Film · 2026
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
Film · 2026
Darkness of Man
Film · 2025
Dying for Living
Film · 2025
Black Creek
Film · 2024
Fyre Rises
Film · 2024
Taken from Rio Bravo
Film · 2024
Lady Scorpions
Film · 2024
No Time To Think
Film · 2024
The Last Kumite
Film · 2024
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Film · 2024
Buckle Up
Film · 2023
The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief
Film · 2023
Ryan Carson
Film · 2022
Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
Film · 2021
New York Ninja
Film · 2021
The Art of Action
Series · 2020
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Film · 2019
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Film · 2019
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Film · 2018
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Film · 2018
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
Film · 2017
Death Fighter
Film · 2017
Fists of Fury
Film · 2017
A Doggone Hollywood
Film · 2017
Showdown in Manila
Film · 2016
Asian Ghost Story
Film · 2016
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Film · 2015
The Martial Arts Kid
Film · 2015
Spirit2Power
Film · 2014
Mercenaries
Film · 2014
Badass Showdown
Film · 2013
Santa's Summer House
Film · 2012
Too Young to Die
Series · 2012
Sci-Fighter
Film · 2004
Lost Bullet
Film · 2003
Outside the Law
Film · 2002
Redemption
Film · 2002
Modern Warriors
Film · 2002
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Film · 2002
Through the Night with...
Series · 2002
Manhattan Chase
Film · 2000
Tiger Claws III
Film · 1999
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Film · 1998
The Hostage
Film · 1998
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
Film · 1997
Night Vision
Film · 1997
Deep Cover
Film · 1997
Tiger Claws II
Film · 1996
Sworn to Justice
Film · 1996
American Tigers
Film · 1996
Eye for an Eye
Film · 1996
Portrait in Red
Film · 1995
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Film · 1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Series · 1995
Fast Getaway II
Film · 1994
Guardian Angel
Film · 1994
Cinema of Vengeance
Film · 1994
Undefeatable
Film · 1993
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Film · 1993
Lady Dragon 2
Film · 1993
Angel the Kickboxer
Film · 1993
Irresistible Force
Film · 1993
Rage and Honor
Film · 1992
Lady Dragon
Film · 1992
Honor and Glory
Film · 1992
Angel Of Fury
Film · 1992
Eek! The Cat
Series · 1992
Fast Getaway
Film · 1991
Martial Law II: Undercover
Film · 1991
Tiger Claws
Film · 1991
Tiada Titik Balik
Film · 1991
China O'Brien
Film · 1990
China O'Brien II
Film · 1990
Martial Law
Film · 1990
Prince of the Sun
Film · 1990
No Witnesses
Film · 1990
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Film · 1990
The Word
Series · 1990
Lady Reporter
Film · 1989
City Cops
Film · 1989
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Film · 1988
Jungle Heat
Film · 1988
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
Film · 1987
Fight to Win
Film · 1987
Righting Wrongs
Film · 1986
Magic Crystal
Film · 1986
Millionaires' Express
Film · 1986
24 Hours to Midnight
Film · 1985
Yes, Madam!
Film · 1985
Defend Yourself!
Film · 1985
Operation Dagon
Film
Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
Film
Vendetta Vette
Film
Anadellia Rises
Film