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.
The Million Dollar Hotel
Harold and Maude
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Dogma
And the Band Played On
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Pumping Iron
Brain Dead
