American film producer and screenwriter (1930–2024)
Albert Stotland Ruddy was a Canadian-born American producer and screenwriter of film and television. He was known for producing the films The Godfather (1972) and Million Dollar Baby (2004), both of which won him the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also co-created the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965–71), and the action series Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001).
