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.
Acting · 72
Affections
2016
The Number 23
2007
Ugly Betty
2006
The Big Empty
2003
Static Shock
2000
Pollock
2000
Coyote Ugly
2000
Dogma
1999
Sweet Jane
1998
Jitters
1997
Heat
1995
Theodore Rex
1995
Crazy for a Kiss
1995
Bob
1992
Jack's Place
1992
Ted & Venus
1991
Dream On
1990
Brain Dead
1990
Out of the Dark
1988
Love at Stake
1987
Bates Motel
1987
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Telephone
1986
Electric Dreams
1984
Maria's Lovers
1984
The Hitchhiker
1983
The Nightingale
1983
Love Letters
1983
Hysterical
1982
Rumpelstiltskin
1982
She Dances Alone
1981
Die Laughing
1980
Brave New World
1980
Son of Hitler
1979
Pumping Iron
1977
Harold and Maude
1971
Brewster McCloud
1971
M*A*S*H
1970
Sweet Charity
1969
Directing · 1
Ted & Venus
1991
Writing · 1
Ted & Venus
1991
Crew · 1
Sound · 1