Michael Ruud
Known for: Acting
Born: October 6, 1944 in Afton, Wyoming, United States - Died: September 20, 1999
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.
Known for
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The Ballad of Little Jo
Russian Father
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Konrad
Joe
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
The Time Machine
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Horrigan
Incident at Crestridge
Yank Tabor
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
Brigham Young
Love Kills
Wallet Man
Nashville Grab
Drunk
A More Perfect Union
The Fall of the House of Usher
Hangar 18
George Turner
Abraham's Sacrifice
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Big Al
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Winthrop Palmer
Tripwire
Trucker #3
Solo
Sid Matthews
Geronimo: An American Legend
Chaplain
Red Rock West
Red Rock Bartender
Double Jeopardy
Steve Krug
A Killer in the Family
Customer
A Hobo's Christmas
Omaha John Boswell
Promised Land
Cowboy in Casino