Bas Rutten

Personal Info

Birthday

February 24, 1965

(60 years old)

Place of Birth

Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Bas Rutten

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

The King of Queens

Liv and Maddie

Kevin Can Wait

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Zookeeper

The Smashing Machine

Here Comes the Boom

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Filmography

2025
The Smashing Machine
as Bas Rutten
2021
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
as Evil Dutch Dekker
Pancrase Hybrid History
as Self
2016
The River Thief
as Clyde
The Hurt Business
as Himself
2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
as Henk
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
2010
Sinners and Saints
as Dekker
2009
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
as Drill Instructor
2006
Backlash
as Grazer
2003
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
as Bas Rutten
2001
Shadow Fury
as Kismet (Adult)
1999
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
as Self
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title
as Self
1996
Pancrase: Truth 7
as Himself
1995
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
as Himself
1994
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
as Himself
1992
Shadow of the Dragon
as Kismet