Bas Rutten

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Bas Rutten

Acting 61 February 24, 1965

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 Pancra…

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Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

5.4 2009 Movie
Zookeeper

Zookeeper

5.4 2011 Movie
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

5.2 2015 Movie
Here Comes the Boom

Here Comes the Boom

6.2 2012 Movie
The King of Queens

The King of Queens

7.1 1998 TV Show
The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

6.4 2025 Movie
Liv and Maddie

Liv and Maddie

8.0 2013 TV Show
Martial Law

Martial Law

7.1 1998 TV Show
Kevin Can Wait

Kevin Can Wait

5.7 2016 TV Show
Sinners and Saints

Sinners and Saints

5.6 2010 Movie
The Hurt Business

The Hurt Business

5.7 2016 Movie
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre

The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre

4.3 2021 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    T Bird

    Movie Boss the RV

  2. 2025
    The Smashing Machine

    Movie Bas Rutten

  3. 2023
    The Furry Fortune

    Movie Bas Rutten

  4. 2021
    The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre

    Movie Evil Dutch Dekker

  5. 2021
    Pancrase Hybrid History

    Movie Self

  6. 2016
    The River Thief

    Movie Clyde

  7. 2016
    The Hurt Business

    Movie Himself

  8. 2016
    Kevin Can Wait

    TV show Rootger

  9. 2015
    Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

    Movie Henk

  10. 2014
    Mercy Rule

    Movie Coach

  11. 2013
    Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood

    Movie Himself

  12. 2013
    Liv and Maddie

    TV show Martucci

  13. 2012
    Here Comes the Boom

    Movie Niko

  14. 2011
    Punk Payback with Bas Rutten

    TV show Himself - Host

  15. 2011
    Zookeeper

    Movie Sebastian the Wolf (voice)

  16. 2011
    Once I Was a Champion

    Movie Himself

More credits
  1. 2010
    Sinners and Saints

    Movie Dekker

  2. 2009
    Paul Blart: Mall Cop

    Movie Drill Instructor

  3. 2008
    The Men's Room

    Movie Self (Voice)

  4. 2007
    Inside MMA

    TV show Self - Host

  5. 2006
    Backlash

    Movie Grazer

  6. 2005
    The Vault

    Movie General Matos

  7. 2004
    The Eliminator

    Movie

  8. 2003
    Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting

    Movie Bas Rutten

  9. 2002
    NJPW The Spiral

    Movie

  10. 2002
    The Smashing Machine

    Movie Self

  11. 2001
    Shadow Fury

    Movie Kismet (Adult)

  12. 1999
    UFC 20: Battle For The Gold

    Movie Self

  13. 1999
    UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title

    Movie Self

  14. 1998
    Martial Law

    TV show Roman Van Reit

  15. 1998
    The King of Queens

    TV show Niles

  16. 1996
    Pancrase: Truth 7

    Movie Himself

  17. 1995
    Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2

    Movie Himself

  18. 1995
    Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1

    Movie

  19. 1994
    Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1

    Movie Himself

  20. 1994
    Pancrase: Pancrash! 1

    Movie

  21. 1993
    Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2

    Movie

  22. 1993
    Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1

    Movie

  23. 1992
    Shadow of the Dragon

    Movie Kismet

  24. —
    Bas Ruttens MMA Career Complete

    Movie