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
Tales of the Unexpected
Ugly Betty
Superman: The Animated Series
Tales from the Darkside
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Hitchhiker
Justice League Unlimited
Static Shock
Sledge Hammer!
Dream On
Heat
Bob
Jack's Place
Coyote Ugly
Dogma
Maria's Lovers
The Little Prince
M*A*S*H
The Number 23
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
But I'm a Cheerleader
Hysterical
The Million Dollar Hotel
And the Band Played On
Harold and Maude
Pollock
Bates Motel