Bas Rutten
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1965-02-24 (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
Acting
T Bird
as Boss the RV
(2025)
The Smashing Machine
as Bas Rutten
(2021)
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
as Evil Dutch Dekker
(2021)
Pancrase Hybrid History
as Self
(2016)
The Hurt Business
as Himself
(2016)
The River Thief
as Clyde
(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)
(2011)
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
(2005)
(2004)
(2003)
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
as Bas Rutten
(2002)
The Smashing Machine
as Himself
(2002)
(2001)
Shadow Fury
as Kismet (Adult)
(1999)
(1999)
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
as Self
(1996)
Pancrase: Truth 7
as Himself
(1995)
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
as Himself
(1995)
(1994)
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
as Himself
(1994)
(1993)
(1993)
(1992)
Shadow of the Dragon
as Kismet
Crew
(2003)