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Bud Cort

Born 1948-03-29

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 2015 · 7.8 Dogma 1999 · 7.3 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004 · 7.2 The Number 23 2007 · 6.4 Harold and Maude 1971 · 7.8 But I'm a Cheerleader 2000 · 6.8 Pollock 2000 · 7.0 Pumping Iron 1977 · 7.3 The Million Dollar Hotel 2000 · 5.7 Invaders from Mars 1986 · 5.5 Electric Dreams 1984 · 6.4 Brewster McCloud 1971 · 6.9 Brain Dead 1990 · 5.9 The Big Empty 2003 · 6.0 Maria's Lovers 1984 · 6.5 The Strawberry Statement 1970 · 6.6 Out of the Dark 1988 · 5.3 Love Letters 1983 · 5.8