Bud Cort
Walter Edward Cox
Birth Date
3/29/1948 (Age 77)Birth Place
Rye, New York, USADeath Date
2/11/2026Departments
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.
Best Known For
Harold
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Bill Ubell
John Doe Jersey
Dr. Sirius Leary
The King (voice)
Frequent Collaborators
Richard Rothstein
2 films together
Robert Altman
1 film together
Roger Corman
1 film together
Doran William Cannon
1 film together
Hal Ashby
1 film together
Ruth Gordon
1 film together
