Born in Rye, New York, USA — Mar 29 1948• Died Feb 11 2026

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.
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Josiah Wormwood (voice)

Bud Cort


Priest

Newt

Abe North

The Toyman (voice)

Wax

Toyman (voice)

Toyman (voice)


Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

Music Master

Creepy Guy


Harvey


Romero

John Doe Jersey

Pvt. Warren Boone

Dr. Sirius Leary

Harold

Bill Ubell

The King (voice)

Peter

Shorty

Self

Howard Putzel

Antique Shop Owner

Alex West

Edgar (voice)

Flower Child (uncredited)

Danny De Fronso

Mark Weinstein

Neely

Jack Halsey

Brewster

Ted Whitley

Dave Stringer

Parson Babcock

Self

Student

Dr. Geiler

Self

Jimmy Croft

Warren

Dr. John

Bernard Marx

Elliot

Spinner

Self

Brother Jacques

Mueller

Agent Otts

Shopkeeper

Music Master

Self

Crazy Local

Self (archive footage)

Max Brown

The Page

Willi Hitler

Bud

Michael

Self (archive footage)

Hooper
Squid Jr.


Dr. Webb

Director

Sigmund Freud

Massimo Monaldi
