Bud Cort

1948-03-29 – 2026-02-11 (age 77) Rye, New York, USA

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Biography

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.

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Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Known For

Heat

Heat

1995

as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

The Little Prince

The Little Prince

2015

as The King (voice)

The Number 23

The Number 23

2007

as Dr. Sirius Leary

The Big Empty

The Big Empty

2003

as Neely

Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000

as Romero

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004

as Bill Ubell

Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars

1986

as Mark Weinstein

Dogma

Dogma

1999

as John Doe Jersey

But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000

as Peter

Electric Dreams

Electric Dreams

1984

as Edgar (voice)

And the Band Played On

And the Band Played On

1993

as Antique Shop Owner

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

1971

as Harold

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1970

as Pvt. Warren Boone

Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron

1977

as Self

The Million Dollar Hotel

The Million Dollar Hotel

2000

as Shorty

Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984

as Harvey

Hysterical

Hysterical

1982

as Dr. John

Theodore Rex

Theodore Rex

1995

as Spinner

Sweet Charity

Sweet Charity

1969

as Flower Child (uncredited)

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

2002

as Self (archive footage)