Bud Cort
Known for Acting
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
Heat
1995
as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Maria's Lovers
1984
as Harvey
Coyote Ugly
2000
as Romero
Dogma
1999
as John Doe Jersey
The Little Prince
2015
as The King (voice)
M*A*S*H
1970
as Pvt. Warren Boone
The Number 23
2007
as Dr. Sirius Leary
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
as Peter
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
as Bill Ubell
Pollock
2000
as Howard Putzel
Harold and Maude
1971
as Harold
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
as Shorty
And the Band Played On
1993
as Antique Shop Owner
Hysterical
1982
as Dr. John
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Theodore Rex
1995
as Spinner
Sweet Charity
1969
as Flower Child (uncredited)
The Big Empty
2003
as Neely
Electric Dreams
1984
as Edgar (voice)
Ted & Venus
1991
as Ted Whitley