Also Known As: Walter Edward Cox
Bud Cort
📍Born in Rye, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Shorty
Harold and Maude
as Harold
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
as Bill Ubell
Dogma
as John Doe Jersey
And the Band Played On
as Antique Shop Owner
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
as Shopkeeper
Pumping Iron
as Self
Brain Dead
as Jack Halsey
But I'm a Cheerleader
as Peter
Out of the Dark
as Dave Stringer
Sweet Charity
as Flower Child (uncredited)
Invaders from Mars
as Mark Weinstein
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
March 29, 1948
Place of Birth
Rye, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.4
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
75
Acting Roles
4
Crew Roles
59
Movies
16
TV Shows