Bud Cort

Birth Name:

Walter Edward Cox

Birth Place:

New Rochelle, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Music department

In 2004, he was nominated for a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for his role in "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou․"
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
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
Spent some time living as a roommate of comic Groucho Marx
Was offered the role of Billy Babbit in "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," but turned the part down

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
1973Etoile de Cristal - Best Foreign Actor (Meilleur acteur étranger):Winner
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

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