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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.
Known For

Geronimo: An American Legend
as Chaplain

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
as Big Al

The Philadelphia Experiment
as Truck Driver

A Hobo's Christmas
as Omaha John Boswell

Red Rock West
as Red Rock Bartender

Hangar 18
as George Turner

The Time Machine

Scorned and Swindled
as Redneck

The Ballad of Little Jo
as Russian Father

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
as Winthrop Palmer