Michael Ruud
Michael Ruud (October 7th, 1944-September 21st 1999) was an American Character Actor who had appeared in 48 films and tv shows. He graduated from the University of Utah with a master's degree in fine arts. He also served in the Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War, reaching the Rank of Sergeant and getting an honorable discharge. After his military service he found work in theater and film. On-Screen he his best remembered as "Big Al Gateway in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers(1988), where 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
The Testaments
2000
as Rabbi
Divided by Hate
1997
as Harlan Sorenson
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Mac
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Lundy
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
Double Jeopardy
1992
as Steve Krug
Love Kills
1991
as Wallet Man
Tripwire
1989
as Trucker #3
A More Perfect Union
1989
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988
as Big Al
Promised Land
1988
as Cowboy in Casino
A Hobo's Christmas
1987
as Omaha John Boswell
Konrad
1985
as Joe
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
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
Abraham's Sacrifice
1979
The Time Machine
1978
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
1978
Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
1977