Michael Ruud
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1944-10-07 – 1999-09-21
Place of birth: 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
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1981
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993Russian Father
Konrad
1985Joe
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
1978
The Time Machine
1978
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981Horrigan
Incident at Crestridge
1981Yank Tabor
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
1994Brigham Young
Love Kills
1991Wallet Man
Nashville Grab
1981Drunk
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984Truck Driver
A More Perfect Union
1989
The Fall of the House of Usher
1979
Hangar 18
1980George Turner
Abraham's Sacrifice
1979
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988Big Al
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980Winthrop Palmer
Tripwire
1989Trucker #3
Solo
1984Sid Matthews