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Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Actor·1948–2026·Rye, New York, USA

7 horror credits

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.

Actor7 films

The Number 23

The Number 23

Dr. Sirius Leary

2007
Brain Dead

Brain Dead

Jack Halsey

1990
Out of the Dark

Out of the Dark

Stringer

1988
Love at Stake

Love at Stake

Parson Babcock

1987
Bates Motel

Bates Motel

Alex West

1987
Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars

Mark Weinstein

1986
Hysterical

Hysterical

Dr. John

1982