Personal Info
Walter Edward Cox
Bud Cort
Acting
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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Affections
The Little Prince
as The King (voice)
The Source Family
as Self (archive footage)
The Number 23
as Dr. Sirius Leary
This Is an Adventure
as Self
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
as Self
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
as Bill Ubell
The Big Empty
as Neely
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
as Self (archive footage)
Coyote Ugly
as Romero
TV Shows
Ugly Betty
as Priest · 1 ep.
Justice League Unlimited
as Toyman (voice) · 1 ep.
Arrested Development
as Bud Cort · 1 ep.
Static Shock
as Toyman (voice) · 1 ep.
Superman: The Animated Series
as The Toyman (voice) · 2 ep.
Batman: The Animated Series
as Josiah Wormwood (voice) · 1 ep.
Bob
1 ep.
Jack's Place
2 ep.
Dream On
as Creepy Guy · 1 ep.
Sledge Hammer!
1 ep.