Bas Rutten
Born: 1965-02-24 in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- The Smashing Machine as Bas Rutten
- T Bird as Boss the RV
2021
- The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre as Evil Dutch Dekker
- Pancrase Hybrid History as Self
2016
- Kevin Can Wait as Rootger
- The Hurt Business as Himself
- The River Thief as Clyde
2015
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 as Henk
2014
- Mercy Rule as Coach
2013
- Liv and Maddie as Martucci
- Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood as Himself
2012
- Here Comes the Boom as Niko
2011
- Zookeeper as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
- Punk Payback with Bas Rutten as Himself - Host
- Once I Was a Champion as Himself
2010
- Sinners and Saints as Dekker
2009
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop as Drill Instructor
2007
- Inside MMA as Self - Host
2006
- Backlash as Grazer
2005
- The Vault as General Matos
2004
2003
- Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting as Bas Rutten
2002
- The Smashing Machine as Self
- NJPW The Spiral
2001
- Shadow Fury as Kismet (Adult)
1999
- UFC 20: Battle For The Gold as Self
- UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title as Self
1998
- The King of Queens as Niles
1996
- Pancrase: Truth 7 as Himself
1995
1994
1992
- Shadow of the Dragon as Kismet