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Bud Cort
Actor

Bud Cort

Born March 29, 1948 in Rye, New York, USA

Died February 11, 2026

15 films

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.

Awards

0 wins, 1 nomination

Filmography 15

The Little Prince (2015) movie poster
The Little Prince2015
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) movie poster
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou2004
The Big Empty (2003) movie poster
The Big Empty2003
Pollock (2000) movie poster
Pollock2000
The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) movie poster
The Million Dollar Hotel2000
Dogma (1999) movie poster
Dogma1999
Theodore Rex (1995) movie poster
Theodore Rex1995
And the Band Played On (1993) movie poster
And the Band Played On1993
Brain Dead (1990) movie poster
Brain Dead1990
Bates Motel (1987) movie poster
Bates Motel1987
Invaders from Mars (1986) movie poster
Invaders from Mars1986
Electric Dreams (1984) movie poster
Electric Dreams1984
Maria's Lovers (1984) movie poster
Maria's Lovers1984
Brewster McCloud (1971) movie poster
Brewster McCloud1971
Harold and Maude (1971) movie poster
Harold and Maude1971