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Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Acting Born Mar 29, 1948 -- Died Feb 11, 2026 · 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.

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Heat
7.9
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Heat
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The Number 23
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The Number 23
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
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movie
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
as Bill Ubell
2004
The Little Prince
7.6
movie
The Little Prince
as The King (voice)
2015
Dogma
6.9
movie
Dogma
as John Doe Jersey
1999
Coyote Ugly
6.3
movie
Coyote Ugly
as Romero
2000
Batman: The Animated Series
8.6
tv
Batman: The Animated Series
as Josiah Wormwood (voice)
1992
Arrested Development
7.9
tv
Arrested Development
as Bud Cort
2003
Harold and Maude
7.6
movie
Harold and Maude
as Harold
1971
M*A*S*H
7.0
movie
M*A*S*H
as Pvt. Warren Boone
1970
Justice League Unlimited
8.3
tv
Justice League Unlimited
as Toyman (voice)
2004
But I'm a Cheerleader
7.0
movie
But I'm a Cheerleader
as Peter
2000