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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
