Bud Cort
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 (73 titles)
5.5MovieAffections
2016
7.6MovieThe Little Prince
The King (voice) · 2015
6.0MovieThe Source Family
Self (archive footage) · 2013
6.4MovieThe Number 23
Dr. Sirius Leary · 2007
6.4ShowUgly Betty
Priest · 2006
6.8MovieThis Is an Adventure
Self · 2005
6.4MovieMatthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
Self · 2005
7.1MovieThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell · 2004
8.3ShowJustice League Unlimited
Toyman (voice) · 2004
7.9ShowArrested Development
Bud Cort · 2003
6.1MovieThe Big Empty
Neely · 2003
7.1MovieRaw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
Self (archive footage) · 2002
8.0ShowStatic Shock
Toyman (voice) · 2000
6.7MoviePollock
Howard Putzel · 2000
6.3MovieCoyote Ugly
Romero · 2000
7.1MovieBut I'm a Cheerleader
Peter · 2000
5.9MovieThe Million Dollar Hotel
Shorty · 2000
5.0MovieSouth of Heaven, West of Hell
Agent Otts · 2000
9.0MovieAltman on His Own Terms
Self · 2000
6.9MovieDogma
John Doe Jersey · 1999
5.0MovieI Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Shopkeeper · 1998
5.5MovieSweet Jane
Dr. Geiler · 1998
7.0MovieJitters
Michael · 1997
7.7ShowSuperman: The Animated Series
The Toyman (voice) · 1996
7.9MovieHeat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited) · 1995
3.7MovieTheodore Rex
Spinner · 1995
4.8MovieGirl in the Cadillac
Bud · 1995
7.0MovieCrazy for a Kiss
Dr. Webb · 1995
6.5MovieAnd the Band Played On
Antique Shop Owner · 1993
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
Squid Jr. · 1992