Michael Ruud

Biography

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.

Known For

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

as Big Al

The Philadelphia Experiment

as Truck Driver

Red Rock West

as Red Rock Bartender

Geronimo: An American Legend

as Chaplain

Touched by an Angel

as Mac

Touched by an Angel

as Lundy

Hangar 18

as George Turner

Promised Land

as Cowboy in Casino

The Ballad of Little Jo

as Russian Father

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

as Winthrop Palmer