
Bud Cort
Born
1948-03-29
Place of birth
Rye, New York, USA
Died
2026-02-11
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.
Known for

Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

The Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell

The Little Prince
The King (voice)

Dogma
John Doe Jersey

Coyote Ugly
Romero

Batman: The Animated Series
Josiah Wormwood (voice)

Arrested Development
Bud Cort

Harold and Maude
Harold

M*A*S*H
Pvt. Warren Boone

Justice League Unlimited
Toyman (voice)

But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter

Pumping Iron
Self

The Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty

Superman: The Animated Series
The Toyman (voice)