Bud Cort

Actor

Born: March 29, 1948 (77 years old)

Died: 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 (60)

• Harold and Maude (1971, ★ 7.6)
• Faerie Tale Theatre (1982, ★ 8.1)
• Batman: The Animated Series (1992, ★ 8.6)
• Justice League Unlimited (2004, ★ 8.3)
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004, ★ 7.1)
• Dogma (1999, ★ 6.9)
• Pumping Iron (1977, ★ 7.1)
• Static Shock (2000, ★ 8)
• But I'm a Cheerleader (2000, ★ 7)
• Heat (1995, ★ 7.9)
• Sledge Hammer! (1986, ★ 7.9)
• Arrested Development (2003, ★ 7.9)
• Sweet Charity (1969, ★ 6.9)
• The Little Prince (2015, ★ 7.6)
• M*A*S*H (1970, ★ 7)
• Up the Down Staircase (1967, ★ 7.1)
• Tales from the Darkside (1984, ★ 7.2)
• The Twilight Zone (1985, ★ 7.8)
• Superman: The Animated Series (1996, ★ 7.7)
• Dream On (1990, ★ 6.9)
• Bob (1992, ★ 7.3)
• The Million Dollar Hotel (2000, ★ 5.9)
• And the Band Played On (1993, ★ 6.5)
• Pollock (2000, ★ 6.7)
• Brain Dead (1990, ★ 5.6)
• Invaders from Mars (1986, ★ 5.6)
• The Number 23 (2007, ★ 6.4)
• The Chocolate War (1988, ★ 6.2)
• Brewster McCloud (1971, ★ 6.3)
• The Big Empty (2003, ★ 6.1)