Actor

Bas Rutten

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 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.

Notable work

5.5
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
as Drill Instructor
5.4
Zookeeper (2011)
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
5.2
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
as Henk
6.2
Here Comes the Boom (2012)
as Niko
7.1
The King of Queens (1998)
as Niles
6.4
The Smashing Machine (2025)
as Bas Rutten
8
Liv and Maddie (2013)
as Martucci

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