Acting
Michael Ruud
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.
Filmography
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
Film · 2000
Divided by Hate
Film · 1997
The Ticket
Film · 1997
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
Film · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
The Ballad of Little Jo
Film · 1993
Geronimo: An American Legend
Film · 1993
Red Rock West
Film · 1993
The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain
Film · 1993
Double Jeopardy
Film · 1992
Love Kills
Film · 1991
A More Perfect Union
Film · 1989
Tripwire
Film · 1989
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Film · 1988
Promised Land
Film · 1988
Stranger on My Land
Film · 1988
A Hobo's Christmas
Film · 1987
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Film · 1986
Konrad
Film · 1985
The Philadelphia Experiment
Film · 1984
Solo
Film · 1984
Scorned and Swindled
Film · 1984
A Killer in the Family
Film · 1983
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Film · 1981
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Film · 1981
Incident at Crestridge
Film · 1981
Nashville Grab
Film · 1981
Hangar 18
Film · 1980
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Film · 1980
The Fall of the House of Usher
Film · 1979
Abraham's Sacrifice
Film · 1979
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
Film · 1978
The Time Machine
Film · 1978
The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
Film · 1977