Bas Rutten
Known for
Acting
Life
Born 1965 (age 61)
Born in
Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Height
185 cm (6′ 1″)
Credits
View on IMDb27 acting credits
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
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
15 Jan 2009
Zookeeper
06 Jul 2011
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
16 Apr 2015
Here Comes the Boom
10 Oct 2012
The King of Queens
21 Sep 1998
The Smashing Machine
01 Oct 2025
Liv and Maddie
19 Jul 2013
Kevin Can Wait
19 Sep 2016
Filmography
2025
- T Birdas Boss the RV
- The Smashing Machineas Bas Rutten
2023
- The Furry Fortuneas Bas Rutten
2021
- The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacreas Evil Dutch Dekker
2016
- The River Thiefas Clyde
- Kevin Can Waitas Rootger1 episode
2015
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2as Henk
2014
- Mercy Ruleas Coach
2013
- Liv and Maddieas Martucci1 episode
2012
- Here Comes the Boomas Niko
2011
- Zookeeperas Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
2010
- Sinners and Saintsas Dekker
2009
- Paul Blart: Mall Copas Drill Instructor
2006
- Backlashas Grazer
2005
- The Vaultas General Matos
2004
2003
- Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fightingas Bas Rutten
2002
2001
- Shadow Furyas Kismet (Adult)
1998
- Martial Lawas Roman Van Reit1 episode
- The King of Queensas Niles2 episodes
1992
- Shadow of the Dragonas Kismet