Bud Cort
Acting
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
2016Affections
2015The Little Prince
The King (voice)
2013The Source Family
Self (archive footage)
2007The Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary
2005This Is an Adventure
Self
2005Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
Self
2004The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell
2003The Big Empty
Neely
2002Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
Self (archive footage)
2000The Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty
2000But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter
2000South of Heaven, West of Hell
Agent Otts
2000Pollock
Howard Putzel
2000Coyote Ugly
Romero
2000Altman on His Own Terms
Self
1999Dogma
John Doe Jersey
1998I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Shopkeeper
1998Sweet Jane
Dr. Geiler
1997Jitters
Michael
1995Theodore Rex
Spinner
1995Crazy for a Kiss
Dr. Webb
1995Girl in the Cadillac
Bud
1995Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
1993And the Band Played On
Antique Shop Owner
