Bud Cort
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.
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 Little Prince
as The King (voice)
Dogma
as John Doe Jersey
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
as Bill Ubell
Cast Credits
The Little Prince
as The King (voice)
The Number 23
as Dr. Sirius Leary
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
as Bill Ubell
The Big Empty
as Neely
Pollock
as Howard Putzel
Coyote Ugly
as Romero
But I'm a Cheerleader
as Peter
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Shorty
South of Heaven, West of Hell
as Agent Otts
Dogma
as John Doe Jersey
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
as Shopkeeper
Sweet Jane
as Dr. Geiler
Jitters
as Michael
Heat
as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Theodore Rex
as Spinner
Girl in the Cadillac
as Bud
Crazy for a Kiss
as Dr. Webb
And the Band Played On
as Antique Shop Owner
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
as Squid Jr.
Ted & Venus
as Ted Whitley
Brain Dead
as Jack Halsey
The Chocolate War
as Brother Jacques
Out of the Dark
as Dave Stringer
Martini Ranch: Reach
as Crazy Local
Love at Stake
as Parson Babcock
Bates Motel
as Alex West
Invaders from Mars
as Mark Weinstein
Electric Dreams
as Edgar (voice)