Bud Cort
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
Arrested Development
Batman: The Animated Series
The Twilight Zone
Ugly Betty
Tales of the Unexpected
Superman: The Animated Series
Tales from the Darkside
Justice League Unlimited
Heat
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Hitchhiker
Static Shock
Sledge Hammer!
Dream On
Coyote Ugly
Bob
Jack's Place
The Little Prince
Dogma
M*A*S*H
The Number 23
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Harold and Maude
But I'm a Cheerleader
Maria's Lovers
Electric Dreams
And the Band Played On
Night of 100 Stars
Pollock
Sweet Charity