Bud Cort
Acting
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.
Filmography 73
Movies (58)
Affections2016
The Little Prince2015The King (voice)
The Source Family2013Self (archive footage)
The Number 232007Dr. Sirius Leary
This Is an Adventure2005Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal2005Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou2004Bill Ubell
The Big Empty2003Neely
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'2002Self (archive footage)
Pollock2000Howard Putzel
Coyote Ugly2000Romero
But I'm a Cheerleader2000Peter
The Million Dollar Hotel2000Shorty
South of Heaven, West of Hell2000Agent Otts
Altman on His Own Terms2000Self
Dogma1999John Doe Jersey
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died1998Shopkeeper
Sweet Jane1998Dr. Geiler
Jitters1997Michael
Heat1995Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Theodore Rex1995Spinner
Girl in the Cadillac1995Bud
Crazy for a Kiss1995Dr. Webb
And the Band Played On1993Antique Shop Owner- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue1992Squid Jr.
Ted & Venus1991Ted Whitley
Brain Dead1990Jack Halsey
The Chocolate War1988Brother Jacques
Out of the Dark1988Dave Stringer
Martini Ranch: Reach1988Crazy Local
Shows (15)
Ugly Betty2006Priest
Justice League Unlimited2004Toyman (voice)
Arrested Development2003Bud Cort
Static Shock2000Toyman (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series1996The Toyman (voice)
Bob1992
Batman: The Animated Series1992Josiah Wormwood (voice)
Jack's Place1992
Dream On1990Creepy Guy
Sledge Hammer!1986Zeff Campbell
The Twilight Zone1985
Tales from the Darkside1984Abe North
The Hitchhiker1983Wax
Faerie Tale Theatre1982Music Master
Tales of the Unexpected1979Newt