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Michael Ruud

Acting · 1944–1999 · Afton, Wyoming, United States

Biography

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

Filmography

2000The Testaments of One Fold and One ShepherdRabbi
1997The TicketMonte
1997Divided by HateHarlan Sorenson
1994Touched by an AngelLundy
1994Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild WestBrigham Young
1993Geronimo: An American LegendChaplain
1993The Ballad of Little JoRussian Father
1993Red Rock WestRed Rock Bartender
1993The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure MountainChief Monk / Marcus
1992Double JeopardySteve Krug
1991Love KillsWallet Man
1989TripwireTrucker #3
1989A More Perfect Union
1988Halloween 4: The Return of Michael MyersBig Al
1988Promised LandCowboy in Casino
1988Stranger on My LandAble
1987A Hobo's ChristmasOmaha John Boswell
1986Louis L'Amour's Down the Long HillsWagon Master
1985KonradJoe
1984Scorned and SwindledRedneck
1984The Philadelphia ExperimentTruck Driver
1984SoloSid Matthews
1983A Killer in the FamilyCustomer
1981Incident at CrestridgeYank Tabor
1981Nashville GrabDrunk
1981The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1981The Adventures of Nellie BlyHorrigan
1980The Legend of Sleepy HollowWinthrop Palmer
1980Hangar 18George Turner
1979The Fall of the House of Usher
1979Abraham's Sacrifice
1978The Time Machine
1978Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
1977The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race

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