Bas Rutten

Actor · Born February 24, 1965 · Tilburg, 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.

Acted in 23

2020s

2025
T Bird
Boss the RV
The Smashing Machine
Bas Rutten
65
2023
The Furry Fortune
Bas Rutten
2021
The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre
Evil Dutch Dekker
44

2010s

2016
The River Thief
Clyde
Kevin Can Wait
Rootger · 1 episode
56
2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Henk
31
2014
Mercy Rule
Coach
2013
Liv and Maddie
Martucci · 1 episode
69
2012
Here Comes the Boom
Niko
54
2011
Zookeeper
Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
40
2010
Sinners and Saints
Dekker
60

2000s

2009
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Drill Instructor
46
2006
Backlash
Grazer
2005
The Vault
General Matos
2004
The Eliminator
Movie
2003
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
Bas Rutten
2001
Shadow Fury
Kismet (Adult)

1990s

1998
Martial Law
Roman Van Reit · 1 episode
70
The King of Queens
Niles · 2 episodes
73
1995
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
Movie
1994
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
Movie
1992
Shadow of the Dragon
Kismet

Directed 1

2000s

2003
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
Director

Appearances6

2010s

2016
The Hurt Business
Himself
62
2011
Once I Was a Champion
Himself

2000s

2008
The Men's Room
Self (Voice)
2002
The Smashing Machine
Self
75

1990s

1999
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
Self
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title
Self