Acting
Bud Cort
1948-2026
Known for Harold and Maude, The Little Prince, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
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Born03/29/1948
Died02/11/2026
AgeDied at 77
BirthplaceRye, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asWalter Edward Cox
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.
Movie Credits
Ted & Venus (1991)
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)
Brave New World (1980)
Harold and Maude (1971)
Theodore Rex (1995)
Electric Dreams (1984)
Pollock (2000)
The Million Dollar Hotel (2000)
Invaders from Mars (1986)
The Little Prince (2015)
The Chocolate War (1988)
Dogma (1999)
The Number 23 (2007)
But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)
Up the Down Staircase (1967)
M*A*S*H (1970)
Coyote Ugly (2000)
Sweet Charity (1969)
