About

Known credits:
36
Birthday:
1965-02-24
Place of birth:
Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Bas Rutten

Overview

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
2025 The Smashing Machine Actor Bas Rutten N/A
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2021 The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre Actor Evil Dutch Dekker 58
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2021 Pancrase Hybrid History Actor Self N/A
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2016 The River Thief Actor Clyde 58
Average
2016 The Hurt Business Actor Himself 58
Average
2015 UFC Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Ceremony Actor Self N/A
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2015 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Actor Henk 53
Average
2014 Mercy Rule Actor Coach 58
Average
2013 Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood Actor Himself N/A
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2012 Here Comes the Boom Actor Niko 61
Fair
2011 Punk Payback with Bas Rutten Actor Himself - Host N/A
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2011 Zookeeper Actor Sebastian the Wolf (voice) 55
Average
2011 Once I Was a Champion Actor Himself 58
Average
2010 Sinners and Saints Actor Dekker 58
Average
2009 Paul Blart: Mall Cop Actor Drill Instructor 54
Average
2007 Inside MMA Actor Self - Host 70
Good
2006 Backlash Actor Grazer 58
Average
2005 The Vault Actor General Matos 58
Average
2004 The Eliminator Actor 58
Average
2003 Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting Actor Bas Rutten N/A
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2002 NJPW The Spiral Actor N/A
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2002 The Smashing Machine Actor Himself 58
Average
2001 Shadow Fury Actor Kismet (Adult) 58
Average
1999 UFC 20: Battle For The Gold Actor Self 58
Average
1999 UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title Actor Self 58
Average
1996 Pancrase: Truth 7 Actor Himself N/A
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1995 Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2 Actor Himself N/A
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1995 Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1 Actor N/A
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1994 Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1 Actor Himself N/A
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1994 Pancrase: Pancrash! 1 Actor N/A
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1993 Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2 Actor N/A
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1993 Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1 Actor N/A
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1992 Shadow of the Dragon Actor Kismet 58
Average
T Bird Actor Boss the RV N/A
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Bas Ruttens MMA Career Complete Actor N/A
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Directing
2003 Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting Directing Director N/A
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