Bud Cort
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
Affections
2016
The Little Prince
2015
as The King (voice)
The Source Family
2013
as Self (archive footage)
The Number 23
2007
as Dr. Sirius Leary
This Is an Adventure
2005
as Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
2005
as Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
as Bill Ubell
The Big Empty
2003
as Neely
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Pollock
2000
as Howard Putzel
Coyote Ugly
2000
as Romero
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
as Peter
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
as Shorty
South of Heaven, West of Hell
2000
as Agent Otts
Altman on His Own Terms
2000
as Self
Dogma
1999
as John Doe Jersey
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
as Shopkeeper
Sweet Jane
1998
as Dr. Geiler
Jitters
1997
as Michael
Heat
1995
as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Theodore Rex
1995
as Spinner
Girl in the Cadillac
1995
as Bud
Crazy for a Kiss
1995
as Dr. Webb
And the Band Played On
1993
as Antique Shop Owner