Bud Cort
Acting
Born March 29, 1948 · Rye, New York, USA
Biography
Walter Edward Cox, known professionally as Bud Cort (March 29, 1948 – February 11, 2026) was an American film and stage actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his portrayals of Harold in Hal Ashby's 1971 film Harold and Maude and the titular hero in Robert Altman's 1970 film Brewster McCloud. Both films have large cult followings today.
Known For · 40 titles
Arrested Development
Batman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
Tales from the Darkside
Tales of the Unexpected
The Twilight Zone
Ugly Betty
Justice League Unlimited
The Hitchhiker
Heat
Faerie Tale Theatre
Dream On
Static Shock
Sledge Hammer!
The Little Prince
Coyote Ugly
M*A*S*H
Jack's Place
But I'm a Cheerleader
Bob
Dogma
Maria's Lovers
The Number 23
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
The Million Dollar Hotel
Electric Dreams
Harold and Maude
And the Band Played On
Invaders from Mars
Pollock
Altman on His Own Terms
Sweet Charity
Sweet Jane
South of Heaven, West of Hell
Night of 100 Stars
Bates Motel
Pumping Iron
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Brain Dead
Hysterical