Bud Cort

Born: 1948-03-29, Rye, New York, USA

Died: 2026-02-11

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.

Filmography

• Arrested Development (2003)
• Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
• Tales from the Darkside (1984)
• Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
• Ugly Betty (2006)
• Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
• Heat (1995)
• The Hitchhiker (1983)
• Static Shock (2000)
• Justice League Unlimited (2004)
• Dream On (1990)
• Sledge Hammer! (1986)
• Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
• The Little Prince (2015)
• Coyote Ugly (2000)
• The Number 23 (2007)
• Dogma (1999)
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
• Electric Dreams (1984)
• But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)
• Gun (1997)
• Maria's Lovers (1984)
• Jack's Place (1992)
• The Big Empty (2003)
• Harold and Maude (1971)
• The Million Dollar Hotel (2000)
• Theodore Rex (1995)
• Invaders from Mars (1986)
• Sweet Charity (1969)
• And the Band Played On (1993)