Personal info
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 3/29/1948
- Birthplace
- Rye, New York, USA
- Died
- 2/11/2026 (aged 77)
- Gender
- Male
- Also known as
- Walter Edward Cox
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.
12 titles
Heat
1995
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
The Number 23
2007
Dr. Sirius Leary
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Bill Ubell
The Little Prince
2015
The King (voice)
Dogma
1999
John Doe Jersey
Coyote Ugly
2000
Romero
Batman: The Animated Series
1992TV
Josiah Wormwood (voice)
Arrested Development
2003TV
Bud Cort
Harold and Maude
1971
Harold
M*A*S*H
1970
Pvt. Warren Boone
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
Peter
Justice League Unlimited
2004TV
Toyman (voice)
