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Bud Cort
ActingBORN: 1948-03-29Rye, New York, USA
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.
Top Filmography

7.9
Heat
1995 // MOVIE

6.4
The Number 23
2007 // MOVIE

7.1
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004 // MOVIE

7.6
The Little Prince
2015 // MOVIE

6.9
Dogma
1999 // MOVIE

6.3
Coyote Ugly
2000 // MOVIE

8.6
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 // TV

7.9
Arrested Development
2003 // TV

7.6
Harold and Maude
1971 // MOVIE

7.0
M*A*S*H
1970 // MOVIE

8.3
Justice League Unlimited
2004 // TV

7.0
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000 // MOVIE

7.1
Pumping Iron
1977 // MOVIE

5.9
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000 // MOVIE

7.6
Superman: The Animated Series
1996 // TV