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Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Acting · Born 1948-03-29 · 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.

Known For

movie 7.9 Heat
Heat
1995
movie 6.4 The Number 23
The Number 23
2007
movie 7.1 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
movie 7.6 The Little Prince
The Little Prince
2015
movie 6.9 Dogma
Dogma
1999
movie 6.3 Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
2000
tv 8.6 Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
tv 7.9 Arrested Development
Arrested Development
2003
movie 7.6 Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude
1971
movie 6.9 M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
1970
tv 8.3 Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
2004
movie 7.1 But I'm a Cheerleader
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
movie 7.1 Pumping Iron
Pumping Iron
1977
tv 7.7 Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
movie 5.9 The Million Dollar Hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
movie 6.7 Pollock
Pollock
2000
tv 6.4 Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
2006
movie 5.6 Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
1986