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Bas Rutten

Acting Born Feb 24, 1965 Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 24 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.

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Known for

Film

The Erotic Mirror

as Niles
Film

Wag the Dog

as Roman Van Reit

Liv and Maddie

as Martucci
Film

The Smashing Machine

as Bas Rutten
Film

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

as Henk
Film

Zookeeper

as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
Film

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

as Drill Instructor
Film

Here Comes the Boom

as Niko

Full filmography

  • The King of Queens (1998) as Niles
  • Martial Law (1998) as Roman Van Reit
  • Liv and Maddie (2013) as Martucci
  • Kevin Can Wait (2016) as Rootger
  • The Smashing Machine (2025) as Bas Rutten
  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015) as Henk
  • Zookeeper (2011) as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
  • Inside MMA (2007) as Self - Host
  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) as Drill Instructor
  • Here Comes the Boom (2012) as Niko
  • T Bird (2025) as Boss the RV
  • Sinners and Saints (2010) as Dekker
  • Shadow Fury (2001) as Kismet (Adult)
  • The Eliminator (2004)
  • The Furry Fortune (2023) as Bas Rutten
  • The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre (2021) as Evil Dutch Dekker
  • The Hurt Business (2016) as Himself
  • Backlash (2006) as Grazer
  • The Vault (2005) as General Matos
  • The Smashing Machine (2002) as Self
  • Punk Payback with Bas Rutten (2011) as Himself - Host
  • The River Thief (2016) as Clyde
  • NJPW The Spiral (2002)
  • Shadow of the Dragon (1992) as Kismet