Bud Cort
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1948-03-29 · Rye, New York, USA
- Died
- 2026-02-11
Known for
- Heat (1995) — Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
- The Number 23 (2007) — Dr. Sirius Leary
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) — Bill Ubell
- The Little Prince (2015) — The King (voice)
- Dogma (1999) — John Doe Jersey
- Coyote Ugly (2000) — Romero
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — Josiah Wormwood (voice)
- Arrested Development (2003) — Bud Cort
- Harold and Maude (1971) — Harold
- M*A*S*H (1970) — Pvt. Warren Boone
- But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) — Peter
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) — Toyman (voice)
- Pumping Iron (1977) — Self
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996) — The Toyman (voice)
- The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) — Shorty
- Pollock (2000) — Howard Putzel