Michael Ruud
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 7, 1944
- Died
- September 21, 1999
- Birthplace
- Afton, Wyoming, United States
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
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd 2000
as Rabbi
The Ticket 1997
as Monte
Divided by Hate 1997
as Harlan Sorenson
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West 1994
as Brigham Young
Geronimo: An American Legend 1993
as Chaplain
The Ballad of Little Jo 1993
as Russian Father
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
Far and Away 1992
as Immigrant
Love Kills 1991
as Wallet Man
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas 1989
as J. Prescott Hewes
Tripwire 1989
as Trucker #3
A More Perfect Union 1989
Actor
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
Scorned and Swindled 1984
as Redneck
The Philadelphia Experiment 1984
as Truck Driver
Solo 1984
as Sid Matthews
A Killer in the Family 1983
as Customer
Incident at Crestridge 1981
as Yank Tabor
Nashville Grab 1981
as Drunk
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 1981
Actor
The Adventures of Nellie Bly 1981
as Horrigan
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 1980
as Winthrop Palmer
Hangar 18 1980
as George Turner
The Fall of the House of Usher 1979
Actor
Abraham's Sacrifice 1979
Actor
The Time Machine 1978
Actor
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival 1978
Actor
The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race 1977
Actor
Credits from TMDB.