"Cort was born Walter Edward Cox in Rye, New York on March 29, 1948. He changed his name due to distinguish himself from the actor Wally Cox. After Altman used him in a small role in the war satire M*A*S*H, he then gave the 22-year-old the lead role of a reclusive teenager living in a fallout shelter under the Houston Astrodome in Brewster McCloud."
"In 1979, Cort was involved in a serious car accident on the Hollywood Freeway. His vehicle struck an abandoned car that was blocking a lane, and Cort suffered a broken arm, a broken leg, a concussion and a fractured skull. His face was also severely lacerated. In the aftermath of the crash, Cort underwent extensive plastic surgery which led to substantial medical bills and disrupted his career."
Bud Cort, born Walter Edward Cox on March 29, 1948, was discovered by Robert Altman and began his film career with roles in M*A*S*H and Brewster McCloud. He achieved fame portraying a death-obsessed young man in Harold and Maude, earning Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. Cort suffered a severe 1979 car accident that caused multiple fractures, facial lacerations, and required extensive plastic surgery, which led to heavy medical bills and career disruption. His later appearances included roles in Heat and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He died in Connecticut at age 77 after a long illness; no cause has been announced.
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