
Bud Cort
Acting
Born 1948-03-29 · Rye, New York, USA
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
Jan 22, 2016

The Little Prince
Jul 29, 2015

The Source Family
May 1, 2013

The Number 23
Feb 23, 2007

This Is an Adventure
May 10, 2005

Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
May 9, 2005

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Dec 10, 2004

The Big Empty
May 16, 2003

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
Jan 1, 2002

Pollock
Sep 6, 2000

Coyote Ugly
Jul 30, 2000

But I'm a Cheerleader
Jul 7, 2000

The Million Dollar Hotel
Feb 9, 2000

South of Heaven, West of Hell
Jan 28, 2000

Altman on His Own Terms
Jan 1, 2000

Dogma
Oct 4, 1999

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Sep 13, 1998

Sweet Jane
Feb 1, 1998

Jitters
May 5, 1997

Heat
Dec 15, 1995

Theodore Rex
Dec 14, 1995

Girl in the Cadillac
Oct 24, 1995

Crazy for a Kiss
Apr 23, 1995

And the Band Played On
Sep 11, 1993

Ted & Venus
Aug 8, 1991

Brain Dead
Jan 16, 1990

The Chocolate War
Nov 18, 1988

Out of the Dark
Jun 2, 1988

Out of the Dark
Jun 2, 1988

Martini Ranch: Reach
Jan 16, 1988