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Bud Cort

Acting1948–2026Rye, 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 ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1948-03-29
Age77 years old at death
Date of Death† 2026-02-11
Place of BirthRye, New York, USA
Known AsWalter Edward Cox

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Filmography

Heat
7.9

Heat

1995 · Crime

Coyote Ugly
6.3

Coyote Ugly

2000 · Comedy

Dogma
6.9

Dogma

1999 · Fantasy

The Little Prince
7.6

The Little Prince

2015 · Adventure

M*A*S*H
6.9

M*A*S*H

1970 · Comedy

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
7.1

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004 · Adventure

Maria's Lovers
6.0

Maria's Lovers

1984 · Drama

The Number 23
6.4

The Number 23

2007 · Thriller

But I'm a Cheerleader
7.1

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000 · Comedy

Brain Dead
5.6

Brain Dead

1990 · Thriller

Harold and Maude
7.6

Harold and Maude

1971 · Comedy

Electric Dreams
6.4

Electric Dreams

1984 · Romance

Altman on His Own Terms
9.0

Altman on His Own Terms

2000 · Documentary

The Million Dollar Hotel
5.9

The Million Dollar Hotel

2000 · Drama

And the Band Played On
6.5

And the Band Played On

1993 · Drama

Bates Motel
4.6

Bates Motel

1987 · Horror

Sweet Charity
6.9

Sweet Charity

1969 · Comedy

Sweet Jane
5.5

Sweet Jane

1998 · Drama