Acting
Bud Cort
- Born
- March 29, 1948
- Died
- February 11, 2026
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.
Filmography
Known for
5.9The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
7.6Harold and Maude
1971
7.1The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
6.9Dogma
1999
6.4And the Band Played On
1993
4.8I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
7.1Pumping Iron
1977
5.7Brain Dead
1990
7.1But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
5.6Out of the Dark
1988
6.9Sweet Charity
1969
5.6Invaders from Mars
1986
4.8South of Heaven, West of Hell
2000
6.4The Number 23
2007
6.3The Chocolate War
1988
6.3Brewster McCloud
1971
6.7Pollock
2000
3.6Theodore Rex
1995