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Michael Ruud
Actor · Crew· Afton, Wyoming, United States
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
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
19 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Divided by Hate | Harlan Sorenson | Film |
| 1994 | Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West | Brigham Young | Film |
| 1993 | Red Rock West | Red Rock Bartender | Film |
| 1993 | The Buttercream Gang in: Secret of Treasure Mountain | Chief Monk / Marcus | Film |
| 1993 | The Ballad of Little Jo | Russian Father | Film |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Chaplain | Film |
| 1992 | Double Jeopardy | Steve Krug | Film |
| 1989 | A More Perfect Union | Film | |
| 1989 | Tripwire | Trucker #3 | Film |
| 1988 | Promised Land | Cowboy in Casino | Film |
| 1987 | A Hobo's Christmas | Omaha John Boswell | Film |
| 1985 | Konrad | Joe | Film |
| 1984 | The Philadelphia Experiment | Truck Driver | Film |
| 1983 | A Killer in the Family | Customer | Film |
| 1981 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Film | |
| 1980 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Winthrop Palmer | Film |
| 1978 | The Time Machine | Film | |
| 1978 | Donner Pass: The Road to Survival | Film | |
| 1977 | The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race | Film |
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