Acting

Bud Cort

Born March 29, 1948Died February 11, 2026 (77)United StatesRye, New York, USA74 creditsIMDb

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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Harold and Maude1971 · as Harold
The Number 232007 · as Dr. Sirius Leary
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou2004 · as Bill Ubell
The Little Prince2015 · as The King (voice)
Dogma1999 · as John Doe Jersey
The Million Dollar Hotel2000 · as Shorty
Pollock2000 · as Howard Putzel
Invaders from Mars1986 · as Mark Weinstein
Brain Dead1990 · as Jack Halsey
Brewster McCloud1971 · as Brewster
Coyote Ugly2000 · as Romero
Electric Dreams1984 · as Edgar (voice)
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Arrested Development2003 · as Bud Cort · 1 ep
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Batman: The Animated Series1992 · as Josiah Wormwood (voice) · 1 ep
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The Twilight Zone1985 · Cast · 1 ep
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Tales of the Unexpected1979 · as Newt · 1 ep
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Tales from the Darkside1984 · as Abe North · 1 ep
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Ugly Betty2006 · as Priest · 1 ep
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Superman: The Animated Series1996 · as The Toyman (voice) · 2 ep
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The Hitchhiker1983 · as Wax · 1 ep
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Justice League Unlimited2004 · as Toyman (voice) · 1 ep
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Static Shock2000 · as Toyman (voice) · 1 ep
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Dream On1990 · as Creepy Guy · 1 ep
Heat1995 · as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
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Sledge Hammer!1986 · as Zeff Campbell · 1 ep
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Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · as Music Master · 1 ep
The Little Prince2015 · as The King (voice)
The Number 232007 · as Dr. Sirius Leary
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Bob1992 · Cast · 1 ep
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Gun1997 · as Lazy Eye · 1 ep
Coyote Ugly2000 · as Romero
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou2004 · as Bill Ubell
Dogma1999 · as John Doe Jersey
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Jack's Place1992 · Cast · 2 ep
M*A*S*H1970 · as Pvt. Warren Boone
But I'm a Cheerleader2000 · as Peter
Harold and Maude1971 · as Harold
Theodore Rex1995 · as Spinner
Electric Dreams1984 · as Edgar (voice)
The Million Dollar Hotel2000 · as Shorty
The Big Empty2003 · as Neely
Maria's Lovers1984 · as Harvey
And the Band Played On1993 · as Antique Shop Owner
Invaders from Mars1986 · as Mark Weinstein
Up the Down Staircase1967 · as Student
Sweet Charity1969 · as Flower Child (uncredited)
Bates Motel1987 · as Alex West
South of Heaven, West of Hell2000 · as Agent Otts