About
Co-starred with Ruth Gordon in the 1971 film Harold and Maude. In 2004, he appeared in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He amassed over 80 acting roles throughout his long on-screen career.
Before fame
He was recognized as a local portrait painting prodigy when he was a teenager.
Trivia
Besides TV roles, he frequently lends his voice to animated series. He voiced The King in the 2015 animated film The Little Prince.
Family life
Bud's parents are named Joseph Parker Cox and Alma Mary Cox, and he was born the second oldest out of his four siblings.
Associated with
He played the titular hero in Robert Altman's 1970 film, Brewster McCloud.