Bud Cort
Acting
Born: 1948-03-29 · Rye, New York, USA
Died: 2026-02-11
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.
🎬 Movies (30)
Affections
2016
The Little Prince
2015
The King (voice)
The Source Family
2013
Self (archive footage)
The Number 23
2007
Dr. Sirius Leary
This Is an Adventure
2005
Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
2005
Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Bill Ubell
The Big Empty
2003
Neely
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
2002
Self (archive footage)
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
Shorty
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
Peter
South of Heaven, West of Hell
2000
Agent Otts
Pollock
2000
Howard Putzel
Coyote Ugly
2000
Romero
Altman on His Own Terms
2000
Self
Dogma
1999
John Doe Jersey
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
Shopkeeper
Sweet Jane
1998
Dr. Geiler
Jitters
1997
Michael
Theodore Rex
1995
Spinner
Crazy for a Kiss
1995
Dr. Webb
Girl in the Cadillac
1995
Bud
Heat
1995
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
And the Band Played On
1993
Antique Shop Owner
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992
Squid Jr.
Ted & Venus
1991
Ted Whitley
Brain Dead
1990
Jack Halsey
Out of the Dark
1988
Stringer
The Chocolate War
1988
Brother Jacques
Martini Ranch: Reach
1988
Crazy Local
📺 TV Shows (15)
Ugly Betty
2006
Priest
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Toyman (voice)
Arrested Development
2003
Bud Cort
Static Shock
2000
Toyman (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
The Toyman (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Josiah Wormwood (voice)
Jack's Place
1992
Bob
1992
Dream On
1990
Creepy Guy
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Zeff Campbell
The Twilight Zone
1985
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Abe North
The Hitchhiker
1983
Wax
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
The Page
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Newt