Bud Cort

Actor

Born: March 29, 1948
Died: February 11, 2026 (age 77)
From: Rye, New York, USA

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 (58)

Affections (2016)
The Little Prince (2015)
The King (voice)
The Source Family (2013)
Self (archive footage)
The Number 23 (2007)
Dr. Sirius Leary
This Is an Adventure (2005)
Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal (2005)
Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
Bill Ubell
The Big Empty (2003)
Neely
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002)
Self (archive footage)
Pollock (2000)
Howard Putzel
Coyote Ugly (2000)
Romero
But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)
Peter
The Million Dollar Hotel (2000)
Shorty
South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000)
Agent Otts
Altman on His Own Terms (2000)
Self
Dogma (1999)
John Doe Jersey
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998)
Shopkeeper
Sweet Jane (1998)
Dr. Geiler
Jitters (1997)
Michael
Heat (1995)
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Theodore Rex (1995)
Spinner
Girl in the Cadillac (1995)
Bud
Crazy for a Kiss (1995)
Dr. Webb
And the Band Played On (1993)
Antique Shop Owner
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992)
Squid Jr.
Ted & Venus (1991)
Director
Brain Dead (1990)
Jack Halsey
The Chocolate War (1988)
Brother Jacques
Out of the Dark (1988)
Dave Stringer
Martini Ranch: Reach (1988)
Crazy Local