Bas Rutten
Known for Acting · 38 credits
- Born
- 1965-02-24 (age 61)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (32)
The Smashing Machine
2025
as Bas Rutten
Zookeeper
2011
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
Here Comes the Boom
2012
as Niko
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
as Drill Instructor
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
as Henk
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
2021
as Evil Dutch Dekker
Sinners and Saints
2010
as Dekker
T Bird
2025
as Boss the RV
The Smashing Machine
2002
as Self
Shadow Fury
2001
as Kismet (Adult)
Backlash
2006
as Grazer
Shadow of the Dragon
1992
as Kismet
The Eliminator
2004
The Hurt Business
2016
as Himself
Mercy Rule
2014
as Coach
NJPW The Spiral
2002
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
1993
The Vault
2005
as General Matos
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
1999
as Self
Once I Was a Champion
2011
as Himself
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
1993
Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood
2013
as Himself
The River Thief
2016
as Clyde
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
1995
as Himself
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
2003
as Bas Rutten
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
1994
Pancrase Hybrid History
2021
as Self
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title
1999
as Self
Bas Ruttens MMA Career Complete
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
1994
as Himself
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
1995
Pancrase: Truth 7
1996
as Himself
About Bas Rutten
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. With 38 credits spanning from 1992 to 2025, Bas Rutten has appeared in 32 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bas Rutten Movies
- The Smashing Machine (2025) — as Bas Rutten
- Zookeeper (2011) — as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
- Here Comes the Boom (2012) — as Niko
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) — as Drill Instructor
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015) — as Henk
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