Bud Cort
Birthday: 1948-03-29 | Place of Birth: Rye, New York, USAWalter 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
Acting
Role
as John Doe Jersey
as Harold
as The King (voice)
as Bill Ubell
as Neely
as Self (archive footage)
as Shorty
as Agent Otts
as Howard Putzel
as Dr. Geiler
as Shopkeeper
as Michael
as Bud
as Dr. Webb
as Spinner
as Antique Shop Owner
as Squid Jr.
as Ted Whitley
as Jack Halsey
as Dave Stringer
as Brother Jacques
as Crazy Local
as Crazy Local
as Alex West
