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.
Acted in 36
2000s
- 2000
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
Rabbi
1990s
- 1997
The Ticket
Monte
Divided by Hate
Harlan Sorenson
- 1994
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
Brigham Young
- 1993
The Ballad of Little Jo
Russian Father
The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
Chief Monk / Marcus
- 1992
- 1991
Love Kills
Wallet Man
1980s
- 1989
Tripwire
Trucker #3
A More Perfect Union
Movie
- 1988
Stranger on My Land
Able
- 1987
A Hobo's Christmas
Omaha John Boswell
- 1986
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Wagon Master
- 1985
- 1984
Scorned and Swindled
Redneck
Solo
Sid Matthews
- 1983
A Killer in the Family
Customer
- 1981
Incident at Crestridge
Yank Tabor
Nashville Grab
Drunk
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Movie
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Horrigan
- 1980
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Winthrop Palmer
1970s
- 1979
The Fall of the House of Usher
Movie
Abraham's Sacrifice
Movie
- 1978
The Time Machine
Movie
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
Movie
- 1977
