Michael Ruud
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Acting Credits
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....
Known For
Filmography
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
2000
as Rabbi
Divided by Hate
1997
as Harlan Sorenson
The Ticket
1997
as Monte
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
1994
as Brigham Young
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Lundy
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Mac
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993
as Russian Father
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
as Chaplain
Red Rock West
1993
as Red Rock Bartender
The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
1993
as Chief Monk / Marcus
Double Jeopardy
1992
as Steve Krug
Love Kills
1991
as Wallet Man
A More Perfect Union
1989
Tripwire
1989
as Trucker #3
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988
as Big Al
Promised Land
1988
as Cowboy in Casino
Stranger on My Land
1988
as Able
A Hobo's Christmas
1987
as Omaha John Boswell
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986
as Wagon Master
Konrad
1985
as Joe
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984
as Truck Driver
Solo
1984
as Sid Matthews
Scorned and Swindled
1984
as Redneck
A Killer in the Family
1983
as Customer
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1981
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981
as Horrigan
Incident at Crestridge
1981
as Yank Tabor
Nashville Grab
1981
as Drunk
Hangar 18
1980
as George Turner
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
as Winthrop Palmer
The Fall of the House of Usher
1979
Abraham's Sacrifice
1979
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
1978
The Time Machine
1978
The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
1977