Bud Cort

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Bud Cort

Acting March 29, 1948

Rye, New York, USA

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 portr…

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Heat

Heat

7.9 1995 Movie
The Number 23

The Number 23

6.4 2007 Movie
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

7.1 2004 Movie
The Little Prince

The Little Prince

7.6 2015 Movie
Dogma

Dogma

6.9 1999 Movie
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

6.3 2000 Movie
Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series

8.6 1992 TV Show
Arrested Development

Arrested Development

7.9 2003 TV Show
Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

7.6 1971 Movie
M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

6.9 1970 Movie
Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Unlimited

8.3 2004 TV Show
But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

7.1 2000 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2016
    Affections

    Movie

  2. 2015
    The Little Prince

    Movie The King (voice)

  3. 2013
    The Source Family

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  4. 2007
    The Number 23

    Movie Dr. Sirius Leary

  5. 2006
    Ugly Betty

    TV show Priest

  6. 2005
    This Is an Adventure

    Movie Self

  7. 2005
    Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal

    Movie Self

  8. 2004
    The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

    Movie Bill Ubell

  9. 2004
    Justice League Unlimited

    TV show Toyman (voice)

  10. 2003
    Arrested Development

    TV show Bud Cort

  11. 2003
    The Big Empty

    Movie Neely

  12. 2002
    Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  13. 2000
    Static Shock

    TV show Toyman (voice)

  14. 2000
    Pollock

    Movie Howard Putzel

  15. 2000
    Coyote Ugly

    Movie Romero

  16. 2000
    But I'm a Cheerleader

    Movie Peter

More credits
  1. 2000
    The Million Dollar Hotel

    Movie Shorty

  2. 2000
    South of Heaven, West of Hell

    Movie Agent Otts

  3. 2000
    Altman on His Own Terms

    Movie Self

  4. 1999
    Dogma

    Movie John Doe Jersey

  5. 1998
    I Woke Up Early the Day I Died

    Movie Shopkeeper

  6. 1998
    Sweet Jane

    Movie Dr. Geiler

  7. 1997
    Jitters

    Movie Michael

  8. 1997
    Gun

    TV show Lazy Eye

  9. 1996
    Superman: The Animated Series

    TV show The Toyman (voice)

  10. 1995
    Heat

    Movie Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

  11. 1995
    Theodore Rex

    Movie Spinner

  12. 1995
    Girl in the Cadillac

    Movie Bud

  13. 1995
    Crazy for a Kiss

    Movie Dr. Webb

  14. 1993
    And the Band Played On

    Movie Antique Shop Owner

  15. 1992
    Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

    Movie Squid Jr.

  16. 1992
    Bob

    TV show

  17. 1992
    Batman: The Animated Series

    TV show Josiah Wormwood (voice)

  18. 1992
    Jack's Place

    TV show

  19. 1991
    Ted & Venus

    Movie Ted Whitley

  20. 1990
    Dream On

    TV show Creepy Guy

  21. 1990
    Brain Dead

    Movie Jack Halsey

  22. 1988
    The Chocolate War

    Movie Brother Jacques

  23. 1988
    Out of the Dark

    Movie Dave Stringer

  24. 1988
    Martini Ranch: Reach

    Movie Crazy Local