Bud Cort

Bud Cort Acting

29 Mar, 1948 in Rye, New York, USA – 11 Feb, 2026 (77)

Bud Cort Acting

29 Mar, 1948 in Rye, New York, USA – 11 Feb, 2026 (77)

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.

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.

Affections

22/01/2016

The Little Prince

Acting (The King (voice))

29/07/2015

The Source Family

Acting (Self (archive footage))

01/05/2013

The Number 23

Acting (Dr. Sirius Leary)

23/02/2007

This Is an Adventure

Acting (Self)

10/05/2005

Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal

Acting (Self)

09/05/2005

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Acting (Bill Ubell)

10/12/2004

The Big Empty

Acting (Neely)

16/05/2003

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

Acting (Self (archive footage))

01/01/2002

Pollock

Acting (Howard Putzel)

06/09/2000

Coyote Ugly

Acting (Romero)

30/07/2000

But I'm a Cheerleader

Acting (Peter)

07/07/2000

The Million Dollar Hotel

Acting (Shorty)

09/02/2000

South of Heaven, West of Hell

Acting (Agent Otts)

28/01/2000

Altman on His Own Terms

Acting (Self)

01/01/2000

Dogma

Acting (John Doe Jersey)

04/10/1999

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died

Acting (Shopkeeper)

13/09/1998

Sweet Jane

Acting (Dr. Geiler)

01/02/1998

Jitters

Acting (Michael)

05/05/1997

Heat

Acting (Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited))

15/12/1995

Theodore Rex

Acting (Spinner)

14/12/1995

Girl in the Cadillac

Acting (Bud)

24/10/1995

Crazy for a Kiss

Acting (Dr. Webb)

23/04/1995

And the Band Played On

Acting (Antique Shop Owner)

11/09/1993

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

Acting (Squid Jr.)

05/12/1992

Ted & Venus

Acting (Ted Whitley) · Director · Screenplay

08/08/1991

Brain Dead

Acting (Jack Halsey)

16/01/1990

The Chocolate War

Acting (Brother Jacques)

18/11/1988

Out of the Dark

Acting (Dave Stringer)

02/06/1988

Martini Ranch: Reach

Acting (Crazy Local) · Recording Supervision

16/01/1988

Love at Stake

Acting (Parson Babcock)

01/08/1987

Bates Motel

Acting (Alex West)

05/07/1987

Invaders from Mars

Acting (Mark Weinstein)

06/06/1986

Telephone

01/01/1986

Electric Dreams

Acting (Edgar (voice))

20/07/1984

Maria's Lovers

Acting (Harvey)

15/07/1984

The Secret Diary of Sigmund Freud

Acting (Sigmund Freud)

12/05/1984

The Nightingale

Acting (Music Master)

10/05/1983

Love Letters

Acting (Danny De Fronso)

01/04/1983

Hysterical

Acting (Dr. John)

22/12/1982

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