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Michael Ruud

Oct 07, 1944 - Sep 21, 1999 (54 years old) in Afton, Wyoming, United States

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

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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 Philadelphia Experiment
Truck Driver
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Geronimo: An American Legend
Chaplain
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Red Rock West
Red Rock Bartender
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Hangar 18
George Turner
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The Time Machine
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Scorned and Swindled
Redneck
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The Ballad of Little Jo
Russian Father
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Promised Land
Cowboy in Casino

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