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)

Dogma

Dogma

1999

as John Doe Jersey

Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000

as Romero

Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984

as Harvey

But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000

as Peter

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1970

as Pvt. Warren Boone

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004

as Bill Ubell

The Number 23

The Number 23

2007

as Dr. Sirius Leary

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

1971

as Harold

The Million Dollar Hotel

The Million Dollar Hotel

2000

as Shorty

Electric Dreams

Electric Dreams

1984

as Edgar (voice)

Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars

1986

as Mark Weinstein

And the Band Played On

And the Band Played On

1993

as Antique Shop Owner

Sweet Jane

Sweet Jane

1998

as Dr. Geiler

Bates Motel

Bates Motel

1987

as Alex West

Pollock

Pollock

2000

as Howard Putzel

The Big Empty

The Big Empty

2003

as Neely

Hysterical

Hysterical

1982

as Dr. John

Brain Dead

Brain Dead

1990

as Jack Halsey