About
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 Shepherd2000 · Rabbi
The Ticket1997 · Monte
Divided by Hate1997 · Harlan Sorenson
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West1994 · Brigham Young
Geronimo: An American Legend1993 · Chaplain
The Ballad of Little Jo1993 · Russian Father
Red Rock West1993 · Red Rock Bartender
The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain1993 · Chief Monk / Marcus
Double Jeopardy1992 · Steve Krug
Love Kills1991 · Wallet Man
Tripwire1989 · Trucker #3
A More Perfect Union1989
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers1988 · Big Al
Promised Land1988 · Cowboy in Casino
Stranger on My Land1988 · Able
A Hobo's Christmas1987 · Omaha John Boswell
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills1986 · Wagon Master
Konrad1985 · Joe
Scorned and Swindled1984 · Redneck
The Philadelphia Experiment1984 · Truck Driver