Bud Cort
Acting
Born: 1948-03-29 in Rye, 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 For
Arrested Development
Bud Cort
Batman: The Animated Series
Josiah Wormwood (voice)
Tales from the Darkside
Abe North
The Twilight Zone
Superman: The Animated Series
The Toyman (voice)
Ugly Betty
Priest
Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Tales of the Unexpected
Newt
The Hitchhiker
Wax
Static Shock
Toyman (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
Toyman (voice)
Faerie Tale Theatre
Music Master
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Page
Sledge Hammer!
Zeff Campbell
The Little Prince
The King (voice)
Dream On
Creepy Guy
Coyote Ugly
Romero
The Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary
Dogma
John Doe Jersey
M*A*S*H
Pvt. Warren Boone
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell
But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter
Electric Dreams
Edgar (voice)
Bob
Maria's Lovers
Harvey
The Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty
Harold and Maude
Harold
Gun
Lazy Eye
Jack's Place
The Big Empty
Neely
Bates Motel
Alex West
Sweet Charity
Flower Child (uncredited)
Invaders from Mars
Mark Weinstein
Theodore Rex
Spinner
And the Band Played On
Antique Shop Owner
Pumping Iron
Self
Sweet Jane
Dr. Geiler
Brain Dead
Jack Halsey
Hysterical
Dr. John
South of Heaven, West of Hell
Agent Otts