Birth Date
April 9, 1954
Age
66 years old
Nationality
United States
Sun Sign
Aries
Natural hair color
Brown
Eye color
Blue
Height
6 ft 0 in | 183 cm
Net Worth
$30 Million
Weight
80 kg | 175 lbs
Shoe size
11 US | 44 EU
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, Texas, United States, on April 9, 1954, is an American actor.
Young Dennis Quaid studied drama at the University of Houston, under coach Cecil Pickett.
He got his big screen debut in action comedy movie Crazy Mama (1975) in uncredited role as Bellhop.
He landed his first credited role as Shark, Baseball Pitcher in drama fantasy movie I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977).
He made his television debut in ABC detective series Baretta (1977) in episode: "The Sky Is Falling", in role as Scott Martin.
Quaid's breakthrough role came as Mike in comedy drama movie Breaking Away (1979).
New Movies
Born a Champion (2021) action drama in role as Mason opposite Katrina Bowden and Sean Patrick Flanery
The Intruder (2019) psychological thriller in role as Charlie Peck, opposite Michael Ealy and Meagan Good
A Dog's Journey (2019) comedy drama in role as Ethan Montgomery, with Josh Gad and Marg Helgenberger
Midway (2019) action drama in role as Vice Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, opposite Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson and Luke Evans
Best Movies
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Frank Whitaker in drama film Far from Heaven (2002).
He was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Francis Patrick "Frank" Sullivan in science fiction thriller film Frequency (2000).
The Right Stuff (1983) epic historical drama in role as Gordon Cooper
The Big Easy (1986) crime comedy drama opposite Ellen Barkin and John Goodman
Innerspace (1987) science fiction with Meg Ryan
Suspect (1987) drama mystery with Cher and Liam Neeson
Great Balls of Fire! (1989) biographical in role as Jerry Lee Lewis with Winona Ryder
Postcards from the Edge (1990) comedy drama with Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine and Gene Hackman
Undercover Blues (1993) comedy action opposite Kathleen Turner
Wyatt Earp (1994) biographical Western in role as Doc Holliday
DragonHeart (1996) fantasy action adventure with Sean Connery
Savior (1998) political drama with Nastassja Kinski
Pandorum (2009) science fiction horror with Ben Foster and Norman Reedus
Legion (2010) apocalyptic fantasy action horror in role as Bob Hanson
Soul Surfer (2011) biographical drama opposite Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb
Playing for Keeps (2012) romantic comedy with Gerard Butler, Catherine Zeta‑Jones and Jessica Biel
At Any Price (2012) drama with Zac Efron and Heather Graham
Truth (2015) political drama with Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford
Traffic (2000) crime drama opposite Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta‑Jones and Benicio del Toro
Enemy Mine (1985) science fiction in role as Willis "Will" Davidge
Any Given Sunday (1999) sports drama opposite Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx
Kin (2018) science fiction action opposite Zoë Kravitz and James Franco
TV Shows
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Made for Television for his role as Bill Clinton in political film The Special Relationship (2010).
He played Sheriff Ralph Lamb in CBS drama television series Vegas (2012-2013).
The Art of More (2015- ) Crackle television series in role as Samuel Brukner
Fortitude (2017) horror psychological thriller television series in role as Michael Lennox
Merry Happy Whatever (2019) Netflix dark comedy web television series in role as Don Quinn
Make It Up As We Go (2020) musical series in role as Joe Sayles
Facts
Attended Paul W. Horn Elementary School in Bellaire, and Pershing Middle School in Houston.
Studied Mandarin and dance at Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas.
Has English, Irish, Scots-Irish and Cajun (French) ancestry.
He is the younger brother of actor Randy Quaid.
He is also a musician, plays with his band "Dennis Quaid and the Sharks".
He wrote and performed song "Closer to You" in neo-noir crime comedy drama film The Big Easy (1987).
Featured in music video for Bonnie Raitt "Thing Called Love" (1989).
Has a pilot license.
Longtime friends with Brett Cullen.
Loves to play golf.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard in 2005.
Good friends with Bradley Cooper.
He is left handed.
Fan of the Houston Astros.
Lives in Los Angeles.
Relationships
He was married to:
Kimberly Buffington Quaid (2004-2018), they have fraternal twins, Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace
Meg Ryan (1991-2001), they have a son, Jack Henry Quaid
P.J. Soles (1978-1983)
Has been engaged to Lea Thompson (1984-1987).
He dated Santa Auzina (2016-2019), Anna Poche (2002-2003), Cynthia Garrett (2002), Shanna Moakler (2001) and Andie MacDowell (2001).