Michael Ruud

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

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 Lundy

Touched by an Angel

as Mac

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