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Bud Cort Biography

Birth Name:Walter Edward Cox

Birth Place:New Rochelle, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Received a Crystal Star Award for Best Actor for his role in "Harold and Maude․"
  • Was nominated for the 1971 Golden Laurel Award for Male Star of Tomorrow
  • In 2004, he was nominated for a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for his role in "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou․"
  • Attended the NYU School of Arts, where he studied scenic design
  • Got his big break in acting when he was discovered by director Robert Altman
  • Was offered the role of Billy Babbit in "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," but turned the part down
  • Spent some time living as a roommate of comic Groucho Marx

Awards

  • 1971Golden Laurel-Star of Tomorrow, Male: nominated
  • 1972Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1973BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
  • 2004BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2005Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2017BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner