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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1944-10-07
Day of Death
1999-09-21
Place of Birth
Afton, Wyoming, United States
Michael Ruud
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.
Filmography (33)
⭐ 7.3
Role:
Rabbi
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
2000
⭐ 7.6
Role:
Monte
The Ticket
1997
⭐ 7.2
Role:
Harlan Sorenson
Divided by Hate
1997
⭐ 3.3
Role:
Brigham Young
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
1994
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Chaplain
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Russian Father
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Red Rock Bartender
Red Rock West
1993
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Chief Monk / Marcus
The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
1993
⭐ 5.2
Role:
Steve Krug
Double Jeopardy
1992
⭐ 3.4
Role:
Wallet Man
Love Kills
1991
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Trucker #3
Tripwire
1989
⭐ 7.1
Role:
Unknown
A More Perfect Union
1989
⭐ 6.2
Role:
Big Al
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988
⭐ 5.0
Role:
Cowboy in Casino
Promised Land
1988
⭐ 5.2
Role:
Able
