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.

Filmography

• Harold and Maude as Harold
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou as Bill Ubell
• Dogma as John Doe Jersey
• Pumping Iron as Self
• But I'm a Cheerleader as Peter
• Heat as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
• The Little Prince as The King (voice)
• M*A*S*H as Pvt. Warren Boone
• The Million Dollar Hotel as Shorty
• And the Band Played On as Antique Shop Owner

TV

• Sledge Hammer!
• Static Shock as Toyman (voice)
• The Twilight Zone
• Arrested Development as Bud Cort
• Batman: The Animated Series as Josiah Wormwood (voice)
• Superman: The Animated Series as The Toyman (voice)
• Justice League Unlimited as Toyman (voice)
• Tales from the Darkside as Abe North
• Tales of the Unexpected as Newt
• Faerie Tale Theatre as Music Master