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Dennis Quaid

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Dennis Quaid at an event for Legion (2010)
Actor Dennis Quaid talks to IMDb and reveals why his roles in 'The Rookie,' 'Breaking Away,' and 'The Right Stuff' were life changing experiences.
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Dennis William Quaid was born on April 9, 1954 in Houston, Texas to Juanita Bonniedale "Nita" Quaid (née Jordan), a real estate agent & William Rudy Quaid, an electrician. He grew up in the Houston suburban city of Bellaire. He was raised a Baptist, and studied drama, Mandarin Chinese, and dance while a student at Bellaire High School. He continued study at the University of Houston, but dropped out before completing his degree. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career where his brother, Randy Quaid, had already began to build a successful career. However, Dennis initially had trouble finding film roles, but began to gain notice when he appeared in Breaking Away (1979) and earned strong reviews for his role in The Right Stuff (1983). Aside from acting, Quaid is also a musician, and plays with his band, "The Sharks". He holds a flying license and is a five handicap golfer.
BornApril 9, 1954
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BornApril 9, 1954
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 12 wins & 30 nominations total

Why Dennis Quaid Loves Playing the Bad Guy

Why Dennis Quaid Loves Playing the Bad Guy

The Hollywood legend has a blast showing his darker side in his new film The Intruder, and admits to some set-life secrets.
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Dennis Quaid and Christian Convery in The Tiger Rising (2022)
Dennis Quaid and Christian Convery in The Tiger Rising (2022)
Dennis Quaid, Madalen Mills, and Christian Convery in The Tiger Rising (2022)
Dennis Quaid and Zachary Levi in American Underdog (2021)
Dennis Quaid and Jessica Lange in Everybody's All-American (1988)
Dennis Quaid and Garcelle Beauvais in Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
Dennis Quaid in Goliath (2016)
Dennis Quaid in Goliath (2016)
Dennis Quaid in Goliath (2016)
Dennis Quaid and Bernie McInerney in Suspect (1987)
Dennis Quaid and E. Katherine Kerr in Suspect (1987)
Cher and Dennis Quaid in Suspect (1987)

Known for

Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, and Dennis Haysbert in Far from Heaven (2002)
Far from Heaven
7.3
  • Frank Whitaker
  • 2002
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
The Day After Tomorrow
6.4
  • Jack Hall
  • 2004
Frequency (2000)
Frequency
7.4
  • Frank Sullivan
  • 2000
Innerspace (1987)
Innerspace
6.8
  • Lt. Tuck Pendleton
  • 1987

Credits

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Actor

  • On a Wing and a Prayer
    • Doug White
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • The Hill
    • James Hill
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Bass Reeves
    • Sherrill Lynn
    • In Production
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Full Circle
    • Post-production
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Reagan
    • Ronald Reagan
    • Post-production
  • The Substance
    • Post-production
  • Littlemouth
    • In Production
  • Saurus City
    • Rind - Shrouded Knight (voice)
    • Post-production
  • The Long Game (2023)
    The Long Game
    • Frank Mitchell
    • 2023
  • Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jaboukie Young-White in Strange World (2022)
    Strange World
    • Jaeger Clade (voice)
    • 2022
  • Dennis Quaid, Queen Latifah, Madalen Mills, Schicka, and Christian Convery in The Tiger Rising (2022)
    The Tiger Rising
    • Beauchamp
    • 2022
  • Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Gonzales in Blue Miracle (2021)
    Blue Miracle
    • Captain Wade
    • 2021
  • American Underdog (2021)
    American Underdog
    • Dick Vermeil
    • 2021
  • Dennis Quaid, Sean Patrick Flanery, Katrina Bowden, and Edson Barboza in Born a Champion (2021)
    Born a Champion
    • Mason
    • 2021
  • John Bronco (2020)
    John Bronco
    • Narrator (voice)
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Dennis Quaid, Ashley Tisdale, Bridgit Mendler, Hayes MacArthur, Siobhan Murphy, and Brent Morin in Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
    Merry Happy Whatever
    • Don Quinn
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Mandy Moore, Etsushi Toyokawa, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas, and Ed Skrein in Midway (2019)
    Midway
    • William 'Bull' Halsey
    • 2019
  • Billy Bob Thornton in Goliath (2016)
    Goliath
    • Wade Blackwood
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Bear and a Banjo (2019)
    Bear and a Banjo
    • Dr. Q
    • Podcast Series
    • 2019
  • Dennis Quaid and Josh Gad in A Dog's Journey (2019)
    A Dog's Journey
    • Ethan
    • 2019
  • Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good, and Michael Ealy in The Intruder (2019)
    The Intruder
    • Charlie Peck
    • 2019
  • Dennis Quaid in Fortitude (2015)
    Fortitude
    • Michael Lennox
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2018
  • The Pretenders (2018)
    The Pretenders
    • Joe
    • 2018

Producer

  • The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Jellinek (2020)
    The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Jellinek
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • The Dennissance (2020)
    The Dennissance
    • executive producer
    • Podcast Series
    • 2020
  • Dennis Quaid, Ashley Tisdale, Bridgit Mendler, Hayes MacArthur, Siobhan Murphy, and Brent Morin in Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
    Merry Happy Whatever
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Cary Elwes, Dennis Quaid, Kate Bosworth, and Christian Cooke in The Art of More (2015)
    The Art of More
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis in Vegas (2012)
    Vegas
    • co-executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2013
  • Dennis Quaid, Mare Winningham, and Ryan Merriman in Everything That Rises (1998)
    Everything That Rises
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1998
  • Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound (1994)
    Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound
    • associate producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1994

Music Department

  • Ellen Barkin and Dennis Quaid in The Big Easy (1986)
    The Big Easy
    • featured vocalist
    • musician: acoustic guitar (uncredited)
    • 1986
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Star Siblings

Star Siblings

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Dennis Quaid Loves Being Bad in 'The Intruder' and Plays "Never Have I Ever"
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Dennis Quaid Loves Being Bad in 'The Intruder' and Plays "Never Have I Ever"
The 'Strange World' Cast Can't Quite Explain These Wonderfully Weird Creatures
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The 'Strange World' Cast Can't Quite Explain These Wonderfully Weird Creatures
Dennis Quaid on the Roles That Changed His Life
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Dennis Quaid on the Roles That Changed His Life
"Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
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"Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
Pandorum: "We Save the Ship"
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Pandorum: "We Save the Ship"
Pandorum: "The News About What?"
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Pandorum: "The News About What?"
Pandorum: "Running Is Always the Best Option"
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Pandorum: "Running Is Always the Best Option"
Pandorum: "It's Not Gonna Save You"
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Pandorum: "It's Not Gonna Save You"
Pandorum: "Bower, Do You Read Me?"
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Pandorum: "Bower, Do You Read Me?"
Battle for Terra -- "Giddy Makes an Exit"
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Battle for Terra -- "Giddy Makes an Exit"
Battle for Terra -- "Giddy Captive"
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Battle for Terra -- "Giddy Captive"
Battle for Terra -- "The Future Depends on Us"
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Battle for Terra -- "The Future Depends on Us"

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • April 9, 1954
    • Houston, Texas, USA
  • Spouses
      Laura SavoieJune 2, 2020 - present
  • Children
      Jack Quaid
  • Parents
      Juanita Bonniedale Jordan
  • Relatives
      Bo Brinkman(Cousin)
  • Other works
    Music video for Bonnie Raitt: "Thing Called Love"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 17 Interviews
    • 25 Articles
    • 5 Pictorials
    • 41 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He is a licensed private pilot with single and multiengine instrument ratings. He also has a type rating for the Cessna Citation 500 series twin engine light jet. He regularly flies the jet to his property in Montana.
  • Quotes
    What, like I want to look like Dick Clark? No. I think I'll look great with liver spots.
  • Salary
    • Playing by Heart
      (1998)
      $60,000

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