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Cynthia Rothrock

1957-03-08 (67 years old) in 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. 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. Along with teaching martial arts, Rothrock is also a successful businesswoman, with her own line of martial arts clothing and accessories.

Movies

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Black Creek
0 %|Oct 9, 2024
Action, Western
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Lady Scorpions
54 %|Aug 23, 2024
Action, Crime
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The Last Kumite
68.3 %|May 9, 2024
Action
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Darkness of Man
65.5 %|May 7, 2024
Action
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Taken from Rio Bravo
69 %|Feb 23, 2024
Western, Action
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No Time To Think
0 %|Jan 13, 2024
Action, Drama
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Fyre Rises
47.5 %|Jan 1, 2024
Action, Crime, Thriller
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Buckle Up
20 %|Jul 6, 2023
Crime, Action
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Ryan Carson
0 %|Nov 11, 2022
Action
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Re-Enter the 'New York Ninja'
57 %|Oct 2, 2021
Documentary
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New York Ninja
50 %|Oct 2, 2021
Action, Crime
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In Search of the Last Action Heroes
67.86 %|Sep 1, 2019
Documentary, Action
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Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
68 %|Aug 14, 2019
Documentary, History
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Cool Cat Kids Superhero
12 %|Sep 16, 2018
Family
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Death Fighter
77 %|Jul 25, 2017
Action
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Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
36 %|May 8, 2017
Adventure, Science Fiction
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Fists of Fury
0 %|Jan 20, 2017
Documentary
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A Doggone Hollywood
47.5 %|Jan 6, 2017
Family
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Asian Ghost Story
43 %|Oct 31, 2016
Action, Horror
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Showdown in Manila
32 %|Feb 18, 2016
Action
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The Martial Arts Kid
65 %|Apr 11, 2015
Action, Drama, Family
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Cool Cat Saves the Kids
32 %|Feb 1, 2015
Comedy, Crime, Family
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Mercenaries
52 %|Aug 5, 2014
Action
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Spirit2Power
0 %|Jun 30, 2014
Documentary
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Badass Showdown
23.330000000000002 %|Apr 1, 2013
Action
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Santa's Summer House
40.83 %|Dec 11, 2012
Family
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X-Treme Fighter
34.29 %|Jan 1, 2004
Action, Science Fiction
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Lost Bullet
60 %|Oct 1, 2003
Crime, Drama
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Modern Warriors
52 %|Aug 20, 2002
Documentary
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Outside the Law
43 %|Jun 25, 2002
Action, Thriller
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Redemption
50 %|May 28, 2002
Action
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Manhattan Chase
50 %|Nov 20, 2000
Crime, Action
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Tiger Claws III
41.050000000000004 %|May 12, 1999
Action, Crime
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The Hostage
0 %|Jan 1, 1998
Action, Thriller
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Deep Cover
50 %|Apr 28, 1997
Action, Adventure
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The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
53 %|Apr 25, 1997
TV Movie, Action, Adventure
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Night Vision
57.14 %|Feb 28, 1997
Thriller, Crime
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Sworn to Justice
57.199999999999996 %|Oct 1, 1996
Thriller, Action
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American Tigers
42 %|Sep 18, 1996
Action
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Top Fighter 2
53 %|Sep 10, 1996
Documentary
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Tiger Claws II
50 %|May 25, 1996
Action
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Eye for an Eye
61 %|Jan 12, 1996
Thriller
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Portrait in Red
38 %|Jan 1, 1995
Horror, Thriller
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Fast Getaway II
48 %|Dec 21, 1994
Adventure, Action, Thriller
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Guardian Angel
47 %|Nov 22, 1994
Action, Thriller, Drama
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Cinema of Vengeance
54 %|Jan 1, 1994
Documentary
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Lady Dragon 2
48.57 %|Sep 22, 1993
Action
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Irresistible Force
52.31 %|May 7, 1993
Action, Crime, TV Movie
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Undefeatable
53.28 %|Mar 5, 1993
Action, Thriller
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Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
50.88 %|Feb 1, 1993
Action, Crime
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Angel the Kickboxer
0 %|Jan 13, 1993
Action, Crime
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Honor and Glory
43.87 %|Jul 15, 1992
Action
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Lady Dragon
52.830000000000005 %|May 15, 1992
Action
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Rage and Honor
48.83 %|May 8, 1992
Action, Thriller, Crime
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Angel Of Fury
40.5 %|Jan 24, 1992
Action, Thriller
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Martial Law II: Undercover
62 %|Oct 1, 1991
Action, Crime
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Tiger Claws
54.029999999999994 %|Aug 30, 1991
Action
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Fast Getaway
58 %|Mar 14, 1991
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Martial Law
62 %|Oct 1, 1990
Action, Crime, Drama
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Prince of the Sun
46 %|Sep 24, 1990
Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
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China O'Brien II
52.5 %|Jun 1, 1990
Action
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China O'Brien
56 %|Feb 1, 1990
Action, Thriller
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films
88 %|Jan 1, 1990
Documentary, Action
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No Witnesses
0 %|Jan 1, 1990
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City Cops
54.690000000000005 %|Nov 18, 1989
Action, Crime, Comedy
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Lady Reporter
63 %|Apr 28, 1989
Action, Comedy, Crime
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The Inspector Wears Skirts
60 %|Jun 3, 1988
Action, Comedy
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Jungle Heat
25 %|May 6, 1988
Action
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No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
55 %|Nov 5, 1987
Action, Adventure
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Fight to Win
58 %|Mar 17, 1987
Comedy, Action
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Righting Wrongs
76 %|Nov 27, 1986
Action, Thriller, Crime
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Magic Crystal
62 %|Sep 17, 1986
Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
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Millionaires' Express
66 %|Jan 30, 1986
Action, Comedy
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Yes, Madam!
71 %|Nov 30, 1985
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Operation Dagon
0 %|Invalid Date
Action, Fantasy, Adventure
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Prey of Wrath
0 %|Invalid Date
Action
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Defend Yourself!
100 %|Nov 1, 1985
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24 Hours to Midnight
37.5 %|Jan 1, 1985
Action
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Chinese Hercules: The Bolo Yeung Story
0 %|Invalid Date
Documentary

Series

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The Art of Action
84 %|Jun 28, 2020
Action & Adventure, Talk, Documentary, Reality
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Too Young to Die
72 %|Jul 14, 2012
Documentary
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Through the Night with...
80 %|May 10, 2002
Talk, Documentary
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
70.03 %|Jan 29, 1995
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Eek! The Cat
68 %|Sep 11, 1992
Animation, Kids