Bas Rutten
Acting1965Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Biography
Sebastian "Bas" Rutten is a Dutch–American actor, retired mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw).
From 2007 to 2016, Rutten was the co-host of Inside MMA on AXS TV. Rutten became a naturalized American citizen receiving citizenship in the late 1990s.
Known For
Acting History
2025
The Smashing Machine
as Bas Rutten
T Bird
as Boss the RV
2021
Pancrase Hybrid History
as Self
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
as Evil Dutch Dekker
2016
2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
as Henk
Liv and Maddie
TVas Martucci• 1 eps
2014
Mercy Rule
as Coach
2013
Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood
as Himself
2012
Here Comes the Boom
as Niko
2011
Zookeeper
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
Once I Was a Champion
as Himself
Punk Payback with Bas Rutten
TVas Himself - Host
2010
Sinners and Saints
as Dekker
2009
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
as Drill Instructor
2007
Inside MMA
TVas Self - Host
2006
Backlash
as Grazer
2005
The Vault
as General Matos
2004
2003
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
as Bas Rutten
2002
2001
Shadow Fury
as Kismet (Adult)
2000
The King of Queens
TVas Niles• 2 eps
1999
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
as Self
Martial Law
TVas Roman Van Reit• 1 eps
1996
Pancrase: Truth 7
as Himself
1995
1992
Shadow of the Dragon
as Kismet