BUD CORT
Bud Cort
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 29, 1948
Deathday: February 11, 2026
Place of Birth: Rye, New York, USA
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
Starring
2016·
Affections2015·
The Little PrinceThe King (voice)
2013·
The Source FamilySelf (archive footage)
2007·
The Number 23Dr. Sirius Leary
2006·
Ugly BettyPriest
2005·
This Is an AdventureSelf
Toyman (voice)
Bill Ubell
2003·
Arrested DevelopmentBud Cort
2003·
The Big EmptyNeely
Self (archive footage)
2000·
Static ShockToyman (voice)
Self
2000·
Coyote UglyRomero
2000·
PollockHoward Putzel
Agent Otts
Peter
Shorty
1999·
DogmaJohn Doe Jersey
1998·
Sweet JaneDr. Geiler
Shopkeeper
1997·
JittersMichael
The Toyman (voice)
1995·
HeatSolenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
1995·
Girl in the CadillacBud
1995·
Crazy for a KissDr. Webb
1995·
Theodore RexSpinner
Antique Shop Owner
1992·
Bob1992·
Jack's PlaceJosiah Wormwood (voice)
Squid Jr.
1991·
Ted & VenusTed Whitley
1990·
Dream OnCreepy Guy
1990·
Brain DeadJack Halsey
1988·
Martini Ranch: ReachCrazy Local
1988·
Out of the DarkStringer, Dave Stringer
1988·
The Chocolate WarBrother Jacques
1987·
Love at StakeParson Babcock
1987·
Bates MotelAlex West
1986·
Sledge Hammer!Zeff Campbell
1986·
Telephone1986·
Invaders from MarsMark Weinstein
1985·
The Twilight ZoneAbe North
Sigmund Freud
1984·
Maria's LoversHarvey
1984·
Electric DreamsEdgar (voice)
1983·
The HitchhikerWax
1983·
Love LettersDanny De Fronso
1983·
The NightingaleMusic Master
1982·
Faerie Tale TheatreThe Page, Music Master
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982·
RumpelstiltskinThe Page
1982·
HystericalDr. John
1981·
She Dances AloneDirector
1980·
Die LaughingMueller
1980·
Brave New WorldBernard Marx
Newt
1979·
Son of HitlerWilli Hitler
Max Brown
1977·
Pumping IronSelf
Warren
1975·
Hallucination StripMassimo Monaldi
1971·
Brewster McCloudBrewster
1971·
Harold and MaudeHarold
1970·
M*A*S*HPvt. Warren Boone
Jimmy Croft
Elliot
1969·
Sweet CharityFlower Child (uncredited)
Student
Production
1991·
Ted & VenusScreenplay, Director
1988·
Martini Ranch: ReachRecording Supervision
1981·
She Dances AloneDramaturgy