Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Actor

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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Date of Birth: 29 Mar 1948 (78 years)

Place of Birth: Rye, New York, USA

Filmography

Brewster McCloud

Brewster McCloud

1971EN
Why Shoot the Teacher?

Why Shoot the Teacher?

1977EN
The Strawberry Statement

The Strawberry Statement

1970EN
Brain Dead

Brain Dead

1990EN
Electric Dreams

Electric Dreams

1984EN
Pollock

Pollock

2000EN
Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984HR, SR, EN
And the Band Played On

And the Band Played On

1993EN
The Big Empty

The Big Empty

2003EN
The Little Prince

The Little Prince

2015EN
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004EN, IS, PT, FR, TL, DE, IT
Dogma

Dogma

1999EN
The Number 23

The Number 23

2007EN
Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron

1977EN, FR, DE
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

2002EN
But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000EN
M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1970EN, JA, KO
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000EN
Sweet Charity

Sweet Charity

1969EN
Heat

Heat

1995EN, ES