Bud Cort
Acting
Born 1948-03-29 · Rye, New York, USA · Died 2026-02-11
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
Affections
The Little Prince
The King (voice)
The Source Family
Self (archive footage)
The Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary
Ugly Betty
Priest
This Is an Adventure
Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell
Justice League Unlimited
Toyman (voice)
Arrested Development
Bud Cort
The Big Empty
Neely
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
Self (archive footage)
Static Shock
Toyman (voice)
Pollock
Howard Putzel
Coyote Ugly
Romero
But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter
The Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty
South of Heaven, West of Hell
Agent Otts
Altman on His Own Terms
Self
Dogma
John Doe Jersey
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Shopkeeper
Sweet Jane
Dr. Geiler
Jitters
Michael
Superman: The Animated Series
The Toyman (voice)
Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Theodore Rex
Spinner
Girl in the Cadillac
Bud
Crazy for a Kiss
Dr. Webb
And the Band Played On
Antique Shop Owner
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Squid Jr.
