Bas Rutten
Known for Acting
Born February 24, 1965
Place of Birth Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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.
Filmography
The Smashing Machine
2025
as Bas Rutten
Zookeeper
2011
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
as Henk
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
as Drill Instructor
Here Comes the Boom
2012
as Niko
Sinners and Saints
2010
as Dekker
T Bird
2025
as Boss the RV
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
2021
as Evil Dutch Dekker
The Smashing Machine
2002
as Self
Shadow Fury
2001
as Kismet (Adult)
The Eliminator
2004
The River Thief
2016
as Clyde
The Hurt Business
2016
as Himself
Shadow of the Dragon
1992
as Kismet
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Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
1993
Once I Was a Champion
2011
as Himself
The Vault
2005
as General Matos
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Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
1993
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Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
1994
as Himself
Backlash
2006
as Grazer
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