Michael Ruud
Acting
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.
Born: October 7, 1944 · Afton, Wyoming, United States
Filmography (15)
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
2000
Actor: Rabbi
TV
Touched by an Angel
1994
Actor: LundyActor: Mac
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
Actor: Chaplain
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993
Actor: Russian Father
Red Rock West
1993
Actor: Red Rock Bartender
Double Jeopardy
1992
Actor: Steve Krug
Love Kills
1991
Actor: Wallet Man
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988
Actor: Big Al
Promised Land
1988
Actor: Cowboy in Casino
Stranger on My Land
1988
Actor: Able
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984
Actor: Truck Driver
A Killer in the Family
1983
Actor: Customer
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
Actor: Winthrop Palmer
Hangar 18
1980
Actor: George Turner
The Time Machine
1978
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