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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.

Known for

The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
2000 • Rabbi
The Ticket
The Ticket
1997 • Monte
Divided by Hate
Divided by Hate
1997 • Harlan Sorenson
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West
1994 • Brigham Young
Geronimo: An American Legend
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993 • Chaplain
The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993 • Russian Father
Red Rock West
Red Rock West
1993 • Red Rock Bartender
Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy
1992 • Steve Krug

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The Ticket
The Ticket
1997 • Monte
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Divided by Hate
Divided by Hate
1997 • Harlan Sorenson
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The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993 • Russian Father
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Red Rock West
Red Rock West
1993 • Red Rock Bartender
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Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy
1992 • Steve Krug
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Love Kills
Love Kills
1991 • Wallet Man
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Tripwire
Tripwire
1989 • Trucker #3
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Promised Land
Promised Land
1988 • Cowboy in Casino
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A Hobo's Christmas
A Hobo's Christmas
1987 • Omaha John Boswell
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Konrad
Konrad
1985 • Joe
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Solo
Solo
1984 • Sid Matthews
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Hangar 18
Hangar 18
1980 • George Turner
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