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Michael Ruud

Oct 07, 1944 - Sep 21, 1999 (54 years old) in 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

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Touched by an Angel
Lundy
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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Big Al
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The Ballad of Little Jo
Russian Father
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Incident at Crestridge
Yank Tabor
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Red Rock West
Red Rock Bartender
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Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Wagon Master
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The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race
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The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Horrigan
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The Philadelphia Experiment
Truck Driver
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Promised Land
Cowboy in Casino

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