Bas Rutten
Known for
Acting
Born
February 24, 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
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.
Best known work
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
Zookeeper
2011
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
Here Comes the Boom
2012
The King of Queens
1998
The Smashing Machine
2025
Liv and Maddie
2013
Kevin Can Wait
2016
Martial Law
1998
Sinners and Saints
2010Filmography
TBA
2025
T Birdas Boss the RV
2025
The Smashing Machineas Bas Rutten
2023
The Furry Fortuneas Bas Rutten
2021
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacreas Evil Dutch Dekker
2021
Pancrase Hybrid Historyas Self
2016
The River Thiefas Clyde
2016
The Hurt Businessas Himself
2016
2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2as Henk
2014
Mercy Ruleas Coach
2013
Frank Shamrock: Bound by Bloodas Himself
2013
2012
Here Comes the Boomas Niko
2011
2011
Zookeeperas Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
2011
Once I Was a Championas Himself
2010
Sinners and Saintsas Dekker
2009
Paul Blart: Mall Copas Drill Instructor
2008
The Men's Roomas Self (Voice)
2007
2006
Backlashas Grazer
2005
The Vaultas General Matos
2004
2003
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fightingas Bas Rutten, Director