Michael Ruud
Acting
1944-10-07 · Afton, Wyoming, United States
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(35)
movieThe Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
as Rabbi · 2000 · 7.3
movieThe Ticket
as Monte · 1997 · 7.6
movieDivided by Hate
as Harlan Sorenson · 1997 · 7.3
tvTouched by an Angel
as Lundy · 1994 · 7.2
tvTouched by an Angel
as Mac · 1994 · 7.2
movieRockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
as Brigham Young · 1994 · 3.3
movieGeronimo: An American Legend
as Chaplain · 1993 · 6.3
movieThe Ballad of Little Jo
as Russian Father · 1993 · 6.0
movieRed Rock West
as Red Rock Bartender · 1993 · 6.8
movieThe Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
as Chief Monk / Marcus · 1993 · 6.3
movieDouble Jeopardy
as Steve Krug · 1992 · 5.2
movieLove Kills
as Wallet Man · 1991 · 3.4
movieTripwire
as Trucker #3 · 1989 · 6.0
movieA More Perfect Union
as · 1989 · 7.1
movieHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
as Big Al · 1988 · 6.2
moviePromised Land
as Cowboy in Casino · 1988 · 5.0
movieStranger on My Land
as Able · 1988 · 5.2
movieA Hobo's Christmas
as Omaha John Boswell · 1987 · 6.0
movieLouis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
as Wagon Master · 1986 · 6.6
movieKonrad
as Joe · 1985 · 6.0
movieScorned and Swindled
as Redneck · 1984 · 6.0
movieThe Philadelphia Experiment
as Truck Driver · 1984 · 6.1
movieSolo
as Sid Matthews · 1984 · 6.7
movieA Killer in the Family
as Customer · 1983 · 6.5