6.4
Movie
Acting
Bud Cort
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Rye, New York, USA
- Credits
- 74 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.4
Movie
7.1
Movie
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
7.6
Movie
The Little Prince
6.9
Movie
Dogma
6.3
Movie
Coyote Ugly
8.6
TV
Batman: The Animated Series
7.9
TV
Arrested Development
7.6
Movie
Harold and Maude
6.9
Movie
M*A*S*H
8.3
TV
Justice League Unlimited
7.1
Movie
But I'm a Cheerleader
7.7
TV
Superman: The Animated Series
5.9
Movie
The Million Dollar Hotel
6.7
Movie
Pollock
6.4
TV
Ugly Betty
5.5
Movie
Invaders from Mars
7.7
TV
The Twilight Zone
8.0
TV
Static Shock
Acting credits 74
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Affections Film | |
| 2015 | The Little Prince Film | The King (voice) |
| 2013 | The Source Family Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The Number 23 Film | Dr. Sirius Leary |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty TV | Priest (1 ep) |
| 2005 | This Is an Adventure Film | Self |
| 2005 | Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal Film | Self |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Film | Bill Ubell |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | Toyman (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | Bud Cort (1 ep) |
| 2003 | The Big Empty Film | Neely |
| 2002 | Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2000 | Static Shock TV | Toyman (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Pollock Film | Howard Putzel |
| 2000 | Coyote Ugly Film | Romero |
| 2000 | But I'm a Cheerleader Film | Peter |
| 2000 | The Million Dollar Hotel Film | Shorty |
| 2000 | South of Heaven, West of Hell Film | Agent Otts |
| 2000 | Altman on His Own Terms Film | Self |
| 1999 | Dogma Film | John Doe Jersey |
| 1998 | I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Film | Shopkeeper |
| 1998 | Sweet Jane Film | Dr. Geiler |
| 1997 | Jitters Film | Michael |
| 1997 | Gun TV | Lazy Eye (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series TV | The Toyman (voice) (2 ep) |
| 1995 | Heat Film | Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Theodore Rex Film | Spinner |
| 1995 | Girl in the Cadillac Film | Bud |
| 1995 | Crazy for a Kiss Film | Dr. Webb |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On Film | Antique Shop Owner |
| 1992 | Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue Film | Squid Jr. |
| 1992 | Bob TV | (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Batman: The Animated Series TV | Josiah Wormwood (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Jack's Place TV | (2 ep) |
| 1991 | Ted & Venus Film | Ted Whitley |
| 1990 | Dream On TV | Creepy Guy (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Brain Dead Film | Jack Halsey |
| 1988 | The Chocolate War Film | Brother Jacques |
| 1988 | Out of the Dark Film | Dave Stringer |
| 1988 | Martini Ranch: Reach Film | Crazy Local |
| 1987 | Love at Stake Film | Parson Babcock |
| 1987 | Bates Motel Film | Alex West |
| 1986 | Sledge Hammer! TV | Zeff Campbell (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Invaders from Mars Film | Mark Weinstein |
| 1986 | Telephone Film | |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Tales from the Darkside TV | Abe North (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Electric Dreams Film | Edgar (voice) |
| 1984 | Maria's Lovers Film | Harvey |
| 1984 | The Secret Diary of Sigmund Freud Film | Sigmund Freud |
| 1983 | The Hitchhiker TV | Wax (1 ep) |
| 1983 | The Nightingale Film | Music Master |
| 1983 | Love Letters Film | Danny De Fronso |
| 1982 | Hysterical Film | Dr. John |
| 1982 | Rumpelstiltskin Film | The Page |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre TV | Music Master, The Page (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars Film | Self |
| 1981 | She Dances Alone Film | Director |
| 1980 | Die Laughing Film | Mueller |
| 1980 | Brave New World Film | Bernard Marx |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ted & Venus Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1988 | Martini Ranch: Reach Film | Recording Supervision |
| 1981 | She Dances Alone Film | Dramaturgy |