Cynthia Rothrock
One of the few American actresses to enjoy stardom in action films, Cynthia Rothrock was a five-time undefeated World Karate Champion who parlayed her exceptional skills in martial arts into a career in direct-to-video features like "China O'Brien" (1988), "Martial Law" (1989) and "Fast Getaway" (1990). Though petite of stature and a somewhat wooden presence on screen, Rothrock was a formidable martial arts athlete, having proven herself in the Hong Kong action market for several years before returning to films in her native country. She soon became a highly marketable figure in B-action films, but found it harder to break into the sort of mainstream features that were dominated by her male counterparts like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Rothrock retired from acting in 2004 to open her own martial arts studio, but the enduring popularity of her '90s-era titles kept her in the public eye, prompting a comeback of sorts in 2011 and beyond. Though never a major Hollywood star, Cynthia Rothrock enjoyed a lengthy run as an action star, as well as the sole female actress to achieve that title.
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Cynthia Rothrock
Filmography
Movies
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No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Lady Scorpions | Alena Moore (Character) | - | 2024 |
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The Last Kumite | Julie Jackson (Character) | - | 2024 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures | Self | - | 2024 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Taken From Rio Bravo | Margaret (Character) | - | 2024 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Fyre Rises | Commander Bodie (Character) | - | 2024 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Ryan Carson | Ally Watson (Character) | - | 2022 |
96% |
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New York Ninja |
Det. Janet Flores (Voice), Unknown (Character) |
- | 2021 |
No Score Yet |
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In Search of the Last Action Heroes | Self | - | 2019 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | A Doggone Hollywood | Kung Fu Mom (Character) | - | 2017 |
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Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine | Kandra Syn (Character) | - | 2017 |
0% |
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Showdown in Manila | Haines (Character) | - | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | White Tiger | Valerie (Character) | - | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Asian Ghost Story | Unknown (Character) | - | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Beyond the Game | Unknown (Character) | - | 2016 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Fists of Fury | Unknown (Character) | - | 2016 |
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The Martial Arts Kid | Cindy (Character) | - | 2015 |
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Mercenaries | Mona (Character) | - | 2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Badass Showdown | Ivy (Character) | - | 2013 |
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Santa's Summer House | Nanna (Character) | - | 2012 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Sci-Fighter |
Sally Kirk / |
- | 2004 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Attitude for Survival | Host | - | 2004 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Lost Bullet | Cynthia (Character) | - | 2003 |
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Redemption | Erin Murphy (Character) | - | 2002 |
86% |
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Never Say Die |
Julie Cosgrove (Character), Executive Producer |
- | 2001 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Manhattan Chase | Nancy (Character) | - | 2000 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Tiger Claws III: The Final Conflict | Linda Masterson (Character) | - | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Night Vision | Kristin O'Connor (Character) | - | 1998 |
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Tiger Claws II | Linda Masterson (Character) | - | 1997 |
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The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! | Bertha Jo (Character) | - | 1997 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Portrait in Red | Unknown (Character) | - | 1997 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Checkmate | FBI special agent Kate Mason (Character) | - | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Top Fighter 2 | Unknown (Character) | - | 1996 |
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Sworn to Justice | Janna (Character) | - | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | American Tigers | Self | - | 1996 |
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Fast Getaway II | Lily (Character) | - | 1994 |
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Guardian Angel | McKay (Character) | - | 1994 |
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Undefeatable | Kristi Jones (Character) | - | 1994 |
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Honor and Glory | Tracey Pride (Character) | - | 1993 |
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Irresistible Force | Charlotte Heller (Character) | - | 1993 |
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Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover | Kris Fairchild (Character) | - | 1993 |
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Lady Dragon 2 | Susan `'The Golden Angel'` Morgan (Character) | - | 1993 |
No Score Yet |
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Prince of the Sun | Bencheuk (Character) | - | 1993 |
No Score Yet |
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Angel of Fury | Nancy Bolan (Character) | - | 1993 |
No Score Yet |
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Tiger Claws | Linda Masterson (Character) | - | 1992 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Angel the Kickboxer | Tracey Pride (Character) | - | 1992 |
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Rage and Honor | Kris Fairchild (Character) | - | 1992 |
No Score Yet |
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Martial Law 2: Undercover | Billie Blake (Character) | - | 1992 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | 24 Hours to Midnight | Devon Grady (Character) | - | 1992 |
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Lady Dragon | Kathy Galagher (Character) | - | 1992 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Martial Law II: Undercover | Billie Blake (Character) | - | 1991 |
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Fast Getaway | Lilly (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Best of the Martial Arts Films | Unknown (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | China O'Brien 2 | China O'Brien (Character) | - | 1991 |
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Martial Law | Billie Blake (Character) | - | 1990 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Prince of the Sun | Bencheuk (Character) | - | 1990 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Free Fighter | Inspector Cindy (Character) | - | 1989 |
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The Blonde Fury | Cindy (Character) | - | 1989 |
No Score Yet |
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No Retreat, No Surrender II | Terry (Character) | - | 1989 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Inspector Wears Skirts | Madam Law (Character) | - | 1988 |
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China O'Brien | China O'Brien (Character) | - | 1988 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Fight to Win | Sensei Lauren (Character) | - | 1987 |
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Magic Crystal | Cindy Morgan (Character) | - | 1986 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Millionaire's Express | Bandit (Character) | - | 1986 |
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Righting Wrongs | Unknown (Character) | - | 1986 |
100% |
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Yes, Madam | Inspector Carrie Morris (Character) | - | 1985 |
TV
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No Score Yet | 72% | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1996 |