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Bud Cort
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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.
Known For
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Arrested Development
2003
The Twilight Zone
1985
Ugly Betty
2006
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Static Shock
2000
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Heat
1995
Coyote Ugly
2000
Dogma
1999
The Little Prince
2015
Maria's Lovers
1984
M*A*S*H
1970
The Number 23
2007
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
And the Band Played On
1993
Bates Motel
1987
Sweet Charity
1969
Harold and Maude
1971
Pollock
2000
Electric Dreams
1984
Theodore Rex
1995
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
Pumping Iron
1977
Invaders from Mars
1986
Brain Dead
1990
Brewster McCloud
1971
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