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Bud Cort: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Bud Cort? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Walter Edward Cox (March 29, 1948 – February 11, 2026), known professionally as Bud Cort, was an American actor known for his unorthodox starring roles in Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud (1970), for which he was nominated for a Golden Laurel Award, and Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude (1971), for which he was nominated for both a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. He also had supporting roles in films such as MAS*H (1970), Electric Dreams (1984), Heat (1995), Dogma (1999), Coyote Ugly (2000), Pollock (2000), and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004). Cort also voiced Toyman over the course of various series in the DC Animated Universe, including Superman: The Animated Series, Static Shock, and Justice League Unlimited.

Quick facts about Bud Cort

  • Full name: Bud Cort
  • Born: 1948-03-29
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q39982

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bud Cort?

Walter Edward Cox (March 29, 1948 – February 11, 2026), known professionally as Bud Cort, was an American actor known for his unorthodox starring roles in Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud (1970), for which he was nominated for a Golden Laurel Award, and Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude (1971), for which he was nominated for both a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award.

What nationality is Bud Cort?

Bud Cort is United States.

When was Bud Cort born?

Bud Cort was born on 1948-03-29.

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