
Bud Cort
Known For
Acting
Born
1948-03-29 in Rye, New York, USA
Died
2026-02-11
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.
Most Known For

Batman: The Animated Series
as Josiah Wormwood (voice)

Arrested Development
as Bud Cort

The Twilight Zone

Superman: The Animated Series
as The Toyman (voice)

Justice League Unlimited
as Toyman (voice)

Heat
as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

Static Shock
as Toyman (voice)

Tales from the Darkside
as Abe North

The Hitchhiker
as Wax

Ugly Betty
as Priest

Tales of the Unexpected
as Newt

M*A*S*H
as Pvt. Warren Boone

Faerie Tale Theatre
as Music Master

Faerie Tale Theatre
as The Page

Sledge Hammer!

Coyote Ugly
as Romero

Dream On
as Creepy Guy

The Little Prince
as The King (voice)

Dogma
as John Doe Jersey

Harold and Maude
as Harold