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- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 7, 1944
- Place of Birth
- Afton, Wyoming, United States
- Died
- September 21, 1999
Michael Ruud
Michael Ruud (October 7, 1944 - September 21, 1999) was an American character actor. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Master of Fine Arts degree. He served as a sergeant in the Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, Ruud found work in theater and film. One of his most memorable roles was as "Big Al Gateway" in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), in which his character attempted to fight Michael Myers while protecting the Lloyd sisters. He passed away on September 27, 1999, from a massive stroke in Murray, Utah.
Filmography
movieThe Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
2000 · Rabbi
movieThe Ticket
1997 · Monte
movieDivided by Hate
1997 · Harlan Sorenson
tvTouched by an Angel
1994 · Lundy, Mac
movieRockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
1994 · Brigham Young
movieGeronimo: An American Legend
1993 · Chaplain
movieThe Ballad of Little Jo
1993 · Russian Father
movieRed Rock West
1993 · Red Rock Bartender
movieThe Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
1993 · Chief Monk / Marcus
movieDouble Jeopardy
1992 · Steve Krug
movieLove Kills
1991 · Wallet Man
movieTripwire
1989 · Trucker #3
movieA More Perfect Union
1989
movieHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988 · Big Al
moviePromised Land
1988 · Cowboy in Casino
movieStranger on My Land
1988 · Able
movieA Hobo's Christmas
1987 · Omaha John Boswell
movieLouis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986 · Wagon Master
movieKonrad
1985 · Joe
movieScorned and Swindled
1984 · Redneck
movieThe Philadelphia Experiment
1984 · Truck Driver
movieSolo
1984 · Sid Matthews
movieA Killer in the Family
1983 · Customer
movieIncident at Crestridge
1981 · Yank Tabor
movieNashville Grab
1981 · Drunk
movieThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1981
movieThe Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981 · Horrigan
movieThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980 · Winthrop Palmer
movieHangar 18
1980 · George Turner
movieThe Fall of the House of Usher
1979
movieAbraham's Sacrifice
1979
movieThe Time Machine
1978
movieDonner Pass: The Road to Survival
1978
movieThe Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
1977