
Actor
Bud Cort
Born 1948 · 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.
Directed
Acting

Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited) · 1995

Batman: The Animated Series
Josiah Wormwood (voice) · 1992

The Little Prince
The King (voice) · 2015

Arrested Development
Bud Cort · 2003

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell · 2004

Justice League Unlimited
Toyman (voice) · 2004

Dogma
John Doe Jersey · 1999

Harold and Maude
Harold · 1971

The Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary · 2007

M*A*S*H
Pvt. Warren Boone · 1970

Coyote Ugly
Romero · 2000

But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter · 2000

Superman: The Animated Series
The Toyman (voice) · 1996

Pumping Iron
Self · 1977

Static Shock
Toyman (voice) · 2000

Pollock
Howard Putzel · 2000

Ugly Betty
Priest · 2006

The Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty · 2000

Electric Dreams
Edgar (voice) · 1984

Tales from the Darkside
Abe North · 1984

Invaders from Mars
Mark Weinstein · 1986

Sweet Charity
Flower Child (uncredited) · 1969

And the Band Played On
Antique Shop Owner · 1993

Brewster McCloud
Brewster · 1971
