Bud Cort
Known for Acting
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
The Little Prince
2015
as The King (voice)
Heat
1995
as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Coyote Ugly
2000
as Romero
Dogma
1999
as John Doe Jersey
M*A*S*H
1970
as Pvt. Warren Boone
The Number 23
2007
as Dr. Sirius Leary
Maria's Lovers
1984
as Harvey
Electric Dreams
1984
as Edgar (voice)
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
as Bill Ubell
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
as Peter
Harold and Maude
1971
as Harold
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
as Shorty
And the Band Played On
1993
as Antique Shop Owner
Sweet Charity
1969
as Flower Child (uncredited)
Pollock
2000
as Howard Putzel
The Strawberry Statement
1970
as Elliot
Invaders from Mars
1986
as Mark Weinstein
Theodore Rex
1995
as Spinner
Love Letters
1983
as Danny De Fronso