Michael Ruud
Acting
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
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movieThe Ticket
1997
Monte
movieDivided by Hate
1997
Harlan Sorenson
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Lundy / Mac
movieRockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
1994
Brigham Young
movieThe Ballad of Little Jo
1993
Russian Father
movieRed Rock West
1993
Red Rock Bartender
movieThe Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
1993
Chief Monk / Marcus
movieDouble Jeopardy
1992
Steve Krug
movieLove Kills
1991
Wallet Man
movieTripwire
1989
Trucker #3
moviePromised Land
1988
Cowboy in Casino
movieA Hobo's Christmas
1987
Omaha John Boswell
movieLouis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986
Wagon Master
movieThe Philadelphia Experiment
1984
Truck Driver
movieSolo
1984
Sid Matthews
movieA Killer in the Family
1983
Customer
movieIncident at Crestridge
1981
Yank Tabor
movieThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
Winthrop Palmer
movieHangar 18
1980
George Turner
