Bud Cort
Acting · 77 years old
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 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
Altman on His Own Terms
Self
Batman: The Animated Series
Josiah Wormwood (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
Toyman (voice)
Faerie Tale Theatre
Music Master
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Page
Static Shock
Toyman (voice)
Jack's Place
Heat
Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Arrested Development
Bud Cort
Sledge Hammer!
The Twilight Zone
Superman: The Animated Series
The Toyman (voice)
The Little Prince
The King (voice)
Harold and Maude
Harold
Bob
Tales from the Darkside
Abe North
Up the Down Staircase
Student
Pumping Iron
Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Bill Ubell
But I'm a Cheerleader
Peter
