Michael Ruud
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1944-10-07 - 1999-09-21
Place of Birth: Afton, Wyoming, United States
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.
Known For
1994Touched by an Angel
1994Touched by an Angel
1988Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1992Far and Away
1993Geronimo: An American Legend
1984The Philadelphia Experiment
1993Red Rock West
1980Hangar 18
1983A Killer in the Family
1988Promised Land
1993The Ballad of Little Jo
1980The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1984Solo
1978The Time Machine
1992Double Jeopardy
1987A Hobo's Christmas
1986Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1988