What was Bud Cort's most famous role?

Bud Cort was best known for playing Harold Parker Chasen in the 1971 cult classic dark comedy 'Harold and Maude,' directed by Hal Ashby, opposite Ruth Gordon as Maude.

What caused Bud Cort's death and where did it happen?

Bud Cort died on February 11, 2026, in Connecticut after a long illness, as confirmed by his producer Dorian Hannaway.

What were some other notable films and shows Bud Cort appeared in?

Bud Cort appeared in Robert Altman's 'M*A*S*H' and 'Brewster McCloud,' Wes Anderson's 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,' Kevin Smith's 'Dogma,' and TV shows like 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Arrested Development,' and 'Ugly Betty.'

Who are Bud Cort's surviving family members?

Bud Cort's survivors include his brother Joseph Cox and sisters Kerry Cox and Tracy Cox Berkman.

When and where is Bud Cort's memorial service?

A memorial for Bud Cort will be held at a future date in Los Angeles.

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Bud Cort, Star Of 'Harold and Maude,' Dies At 77

Actor Bud Cort died Feb. 11, 2026 in Connecticut after a long illness, his producer Dorian Hannaway confirmed.

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Actor Bud Cort died Feb. 11, 2026 in Connecticut after a long illness, his producer Dorian Hannaway confirmed on Facebook.

Cort rose to prominence playing Harold in Hal Ashby's 1971 dark comedy Harold and Maude and earned a BAFTA most promising newcomer nomination and a Golden Globe best actor nomination.

Roslyn Kind, who knew Cort in high school, said in a statement 'His unique spirit will always be with me,' and producer Dorian Hannaway posted the death notice on Facebook.

Cort's credits included Robert Altman's M*A*S*H and Brewster McCloud, Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic and Kevin Smith's Dogma, and he supplied voice work for Superman: The Animated Series, records show.

A memorial will be held at a future date in Los Angeles, and the family listed survivors including brother Joseph Cox and sisters Kerry Cox and Tracy Cox Berkman.

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: Bud Cort was best known for playing Harold Parker Chasen in the 1971 cult classic dark comedy 'Harold and Maude,' directed by Hal Ashby, opposite Ruth Gordon as Maude.
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CBS2 Iowa
: Bud Cort died on February 11, 2026, in Connecticut after a long illness, as confirmed by his producer Dorian Hannaway.
Sources:
Los Angeles Times
: Bud Cort appeared in Robert Altman's 'M*A*S*H' and 'Brewster McCloud,' Wes Anderson's 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,' Kevin Smith's 'Dogma,' and TV shows like 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Arrested Development,' and 'Ugly Betty.'
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KATV
: Bud Cort's survivors include his brother Joseph Cox and sisters Kerry Cox and Tracy Cox Berkman.
: A memorial for Bud Cort will be held at a future date in Los Angeles.
Sources:
CBS2 Iowa

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