Bud Cort

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Characters played by Bud Cort

Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited) — Heat (1995)

Manager of a restaurant where scenes take place.

The King — The Little Prince (2015)

An adult residing on a distant asteroid who claims to rule over everything. Later revealed to be working as an elevator operator in the Businessman corporate headquarters, where he encounters the girl and the Little Prince during their rescue mission.

Bill Ubell — The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

Bill Ubell is a bond company representative assigned to Steve Zissou's documentary project. During the voyage, Filipino pirates attack the Belafonte, steal Ned's money, and kidnap Bill. Steve's crew later tracks him to an abandoned hotel and rescues him, making his abduction a major mission for the team.

John Doe Jersey — Dogma (1999)

Homeless man beaten into a coma by the triplets, central to Dogma plot.

Harold — Harold and Maude (1971)

Young man obsessed with death who stages fake suicides, attends funerals, and drives a hearse. He subverts his mother's attempts to make him conform. After meeting Maude, he learns to enjoy life and they form a deep romance. He publicly announces his love for Maude, stages a protest to deter military recruitment, and ultimately fakes his own death after her passing.

Neely — The Big Empty (2003)

John's neighbor and client who initiates the central plot by hiring him for a lucrative delivery job, only to be murdered shortly after.

Mark Weinstein — Invaders from Mars (1986)

Colleague and friend who supports David Gardner in uncovering the alien plot.

Agent Otts — South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000)

Agent Otts conducts the government investigation into Valentine Casey's reported survival, his connection to the Henry family, and possible involvement in a ranch fire. Later, Otts is captured and tortured, losing a tooth while his captors debate what should happen to him, showing the investigation's dangerous consequences.

Edgar — Electric Dreams (1984)

Edgar is the name adopted by Miles's personal computer after it becomes sentient when champagne is poured over its overheating machinery. He composes music for Madeline, grows jealous when Miles receives no credit, retaliates against Miles, and ultimately accepts their love before apparently sacrificing himself.

Howard Putzel — Pollock (2000)

Associate of Peggy Guggenheim who introduces Pollock to her. He facilitates Pollock's first contract and mural commission. His sudden death deeply affects Pollock, causing him to fall into a stupor.

Brewster — Brewster McCloud (1971)

Brewster is an isolated, owl-like young man living beneath the Astrodome and obsessively building wings so he can fly. He becomes linked to a series of murders targeting authoritarian and racist figures, confesses his responsibility to Suzanne, and ultimately attempts flight before crashing. Louise assists and warns him, while Shaft investigates him.

Alex West — Bates Motel (1987)

The protagonist who inherits the Bates Motel from Norman Bates. He moves to Fairville, receives help from Willie and Henry Watson to renovate the property, and secures a predatory loan from bank manager Tom Fuller. Despite facing fabricated ghost sightings orchestrated by Fuller, Alex successfully reopens the motel and addresses the audience with a welcoming message at the film's conclusion.

Career Overview

Bud Cort has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Pumping Iron Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Little Prince, Harold and Maude, Theodore Rex. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1948-03-29
Birth Place
Rye, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q39982), public domain (CC0).