Michael Ruud
Known for 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.
Filmography
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988
as Big Al
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984
as Truck Driver
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
as Chaplain
Red Rock West
1993
as Red Rock Bartender
Promised Land
1988
as Cowboy in Casino
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993
as Russian Father
Hangar 18
1980
as George Turner
Double Jeopardy
1992
as Steve Krug
Tripwire
1989
as Trucker #3
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
as Winthrop Palmer
Stranger on My Land
1988
as Able
A More Perfect Union
1989
Nashville Grab
1981
as Drunk
Divided by Hate
1997
as Harlan Sorenson
The Time Machine
1978
A Hobo's Christmas
1987
as Omaha John Boswell
The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
1977
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
1978
The Fall of the House of Usher
1979
A Killer in the Family
1983
as Customer