Biography
Bud Cort
Acting
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.
Career works
73
Movies
58
Series
15
Career average
6.5/10
Birth date
03/29/1948
Place of birth
Rye, New York, USA
Date of death
02/11/2026
Filmography highlights
Movies
Affections
2016 · 5.5
The Little Prince
2015 · 7.6
The Source Family
2013 · 6.0
The Number 23
2007 · 6.4
This Is an Adventure
2005 · 6.8
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
2005 · 6.4
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004 · 7.1
The Big Empty
2003 · 6.1
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
2002 · 7.1
Pollock
2000 · 6.7
Coyote Ugly
2000 · 6.3
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000 · 7.1
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000 · 5.9
South of Heaven, West of Hell
2000 · 5.0
Altman on His Own Terms
2000 · 9.0
Series
Ugly Betty
2006 · 6.4
Justice League Unlimited
2004 · 8.3
Arrested Development
2003 · 7.9
Static Shock
2000 · 8.0
Superman: The Animated Series
1996 · 7.7
Bob
1992 · 7.6
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 · 8.6
Jack's Place
1992 · 8.0
Dream On
1990 · 7.0
Sledge Hammer!
1986 · 7.9
The Twilight Zone
1985 · 7.7
Tales from the Darkside
1984 · 7.2
The Hitchhiker
1983 · 6.3
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982 · 8.1
Tales of the Unexpected
1979 · 6.8