Bud Cort

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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Dogma

As John Doe Jersey

Coyote Ugly

As Romero

M*A*S*H

As Pvt. Warren Boone

Maria's Lovers

As Harvey

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

As Bill Ubell

But I'm a Cheerleader

As Peter

Electric Dreams

As Edgar (voice)

And the Band Played On

As Antique Shop Owner

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  Matt Damon

  Shared a credit

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  John Goodman

  Shared 2 credits

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  Melanie Lynskey

  Shared 2 credits

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  Maria Bello

  Shared a credit

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  Anjelica Huston

  Shared 2 credits

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  Menahem Golan

  Shared 2 credits

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  Yoram Globus

  Shared 2 credits

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  Robert D. Yeoman

  Shared 2 credits

Acted

The Source Family

2013 · Self (archive footage)

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004 · Bill Ubell

Coyote Ugly

2000 · Romero

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000 · Peter

Dogma

1999 · John Doe Jersey

And the Band Played On

1993 · Antique Shop Owner

Invaders from Mars

1986 · Mark Weinstein

Electric Dreams

1984 · Edgar (voice)

Maria's Lovers

1984 · Harvey

M*A*S*H

1970 · Pvt. Warren Boone