Bud Cort
Acting
March 29, 1948 — February 11, 2026Rye, 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
Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Maria's Lovers
Harvey
Coyote Ugly
Romero
Dogma
John Doe Jersey
M*A*S*H
Pvt. Warren Boone
The Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary
Harold and Maude
Harold
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell
The Little Prince
The King (voice)
But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter
The Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty
Night of 100 Stars
Self
