Bas Rutten
Known for
Bas Rutten is credited as a Dutch actor, better known by face than by name to most viewers. He plays Drill Instructor in 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop', the credit that travels furthest. A second familiar entry is 'Zookeeper'. Employment has been the constant here: 34 years of it.
Bas Rutten
17 Movies
4 Series
Bas Rutten is credited as a Dutch actor, better known by face than by name to most viewers. He plays Drill Instructor in 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop', the credit that travels furthest. A second familiar entry is 'Zookeeper'. Employment has been the constant here: 34 years of it.
Movies
Plays Drill Instructor
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
Plays Bas Rutten
The Smashing Machine
2025
Plays Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
Zookeeper
2011
Plays Henk
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
Plays Niko
Here Comes the Boom
2012
Plays Bas Rutten
The Furry Fortune
2023
Plays Evil Dutch Dekker
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
2021
Plays Boss the RV
T Bird
2025
Plays Dekker
Sinners and Saints
2010
Plays Kismet
Shadow of the Dragon
1992
Plays Kismet (Adult)
Shadow Fury
2001
Plays Grazer
Backlash
2006
Plays Coach
Mercy Rule
2014
Plays Clyde
The River Thief
2016
Latest Trailers
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T Bird
Full Filmography
T Bird
Boss the RV
2025
Film
The Smashing Machine
Bas Rutten
2025
Film
The Furry Fortune
Bas Rutten
2023
Film
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
Evil Dutch Dekker
2021
Film
The River Thief
Clyde
2016
Film
Kevin Can Wait
Rootger · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Henk
2015
Film
Mercy Rule
Coach
2014
Film
Liv and Maddie
Martucci · 1 episode
2013–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bas Rutten and where are they from?
Bas Rutten is 61 years old, born on February 24, 1965 in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
What are the most famous roles of Bas Rutten?
Bas Rutten is best known for roles in Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.
How many movies has Bas Rutten been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Bas Rutten has appeared in 15 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Bas Rutten's first movie?
The career of Bas Rutten began with Shadow of the Dragon (1992).
What is Bas Rutten's most recent movie or series?
Bas Rutten's most recent release is T Bird, which premiered on November 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Bas Rutten appeared in?
On television, Bas Rutten has appeared in The King of Queens, Liv and Maddie, Kevin Can Wait, Martial Law.
Bas Rutten
1965-02-24 · 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.