Bud Cort
Known for ActingBorn 1948-03-29 — died 2026-02-11Rye, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Heat
1995 · as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Coyote Ugly
2000 · as Romero
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000 · as Peter
The Little Prince
2015 · as The King (voice)
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
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004 · as Bill Ubell
The Big Empty
2003 · as Neely
Harold and Maude
1971 · as Harold
Bates Motel
1987 · as Alex West
Electric Dreams
1984 · as Edgar (voice)
Sweet Jane
1998 · as Dr. Geiler
Theodore Rex
1995 · as Spinner
Love Letters
1983 · as Danny De Fronso
Sweet Charity
1969 · as Flower Child (uncredited)
And the Band Played On
1993 · as Antique Shop Owner