Michael Ruud
October 7, 1944 (80 years old) in Afton, Wyoming, United States
Michael Ruud (October 7th, 1944-September 21st 1999) was an American Character Actor who had appeared in 48 films and tv shows. He graduated from the University of Utah with a master's degree in fine arts. He also served in the Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War, reaching the Rank of Sergeant and getting an honorable discharge. After his military service he found work in theater and film. On-Screen he his best remembered as "Big Al Gateway in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers(1988), where 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
Credits
- 2000 ยทThe Testamentsas Rabbi
- 1997 ยทDivided by Hateas Harlan Sorenson
- 1994 ยทTouched by an Angelas Mac
- 1994 ยทTouched by an Angelas Lundy
- 1994 ยทRockwell: A Legend of the Wild Westas Brigham Young
- 1993 ยทGeronimo: An American Legendas Chaplain
- 1993 ยทThe Ballad of Little Joas Russian Father
- 1993 ยทRed Rock Westas Red Rock Bartender
- 1992 ยทDouble Jeopardyas Steve Krug
- 1991 ยทLove Killsas Wallet Man
- 1989 ยทTripwireas Trucker #3
- 1989 ยทA More Perfect Unionas
- 1988 ยทHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myersas Big Al
- 1988 ยทPromised Landas Cowboy in Casino
- 1987 ยทA Hobo's Christmasas Omaha John Boswell
- 1985 ยทKonradas Joe
- 1984 ยทThe Philadelphia Experimentas Truck Driver
- 1984 ยทSoloas Sid Matthews
- 1983 ยทA Killer in the Familyas Customer
- 1981 ยทIncident at Crestridgeas Yank Tabor
- 1981 ยทNashville Grabas Drunk
- 1981 ยทThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finnas
- 1981 ยทThe Adventures of Nellie Blyas Horrigan
- 1980 ยทThe Legend of Sleepy Hollowas Winthrop Palmer
- 1980 ยทHangar 18as George Turner
- 1979 ยทThe Fall of the House of Usheras
- 1979 ยทAbraham's Sacrificeas
- 1978 ยทThe Time Machineas
- 1978 ยทDonner Pass: The Road to Survivalas
- 1977 ยทThe Incredible Rocky Mountain Raceas