Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, Texas, United States, on April 9, 1954, is an American actor. Young Dennis Quaid first started performing in school theater productions. He got his big screen debut in action comedy film 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 performance came as Mike in comedy drama movie Breaking Away (1979).
How tall is Dennis Quaid and what is his weight? Dennis Quaid's height is 5' 11¾" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 184 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 176 іn pоunds or 80 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 70 years old. His shoe size is 11 US | 44 EU.
Dennis Quaid
April 9, 1954
70 years old
United States
Aries
Salt & pepper
Blue
5 ft 11¾ in | 184 cm
$30 Million
80 kg | 176 lbs
11 US | 44 EU
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance as Frank Whitaker in drama film Far from Heaven (2002).
He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his role as Det. Lt. Remy McSwain in crime comedy drama movie The Big Easy (1986).
He was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Suspense for his role as Francis Patrick "Frank" Sullivan in science fiction thriller film Frequency (2000).
He was nominated for the Jupiter Award for Best International Actor for his role as Jack Hall in science fiction disaster film The Day After Tomorrow (2004).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie and the 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 was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture for his role as Arnie Metzger in crime drama film Traffic (2000).
The Right Stuff (1983) epic historical drama as Gordon Cooper
Innerspace (1987) science fiction as Lt. Tuck Pendleton
Suspect (1987) drama mystery as Eddie Sanger
Great Balls of Fire! (1989) biographical as Jerry Lee Lewis
Postcards from the Edge (1990) comedy drama as Jack Faulkner
Undercover Blues (1993) comedy action as Jefferson "Jeff" Blue
Wyatt Earp (1994) biographical Western as Doc Holliday
DragonHeart (1996) fantasy action adventure as Bowen
Savior (1998) political drama as Joshua Rose/Guy
Pandorum (2009) science fiction horror as Payton
Legion (2010) apocalyptic fantasy action horror as Bob Hanson
Soul Surfer (2011) biographical drama as Tom Hamilton
Playing for Keeps (2012) romantic comedy as Carl King
At Any Price (2012) drama as Henry Whipple
Truth (2015) political drama as Col. Roger Charles
Enemy Mine (1985) science fiction as Willis "Will" Davidge
Any Given Sunday (1999) sports drama as Jack "Cap" Rooney
Kin (2018) science fiction action as Hal Solinski
Midway (2019) action drama as Vice Admiral William "Bull" Halsey
Blue Miracle (2021) drama as Captain Wade Malloy
American Underdog (2021) biographical sports as Dick Vermeil
He voiced Jaeger Clade in animated science fiction adventure film Strange World (2022).
The Substance (2024) satirical body horror as Harvey
Reagan (2024) biographical historical drama as Ronald Reagan
He was nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his role as Wade Blackwood in Amazon Prime Video legal drama series Goliath (2019).
He played Sheriff Ralph Lamb in CBS drama series Vegas (2012-2013).
The Art of More (2015–2016) Crackle series as Samuel Brukner
Fortitude (2017) Sky Atlantic horror psychological thriller series as Michael Lennox
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.
Studied drama at the University of Houston, under coach Cecil Pickett.
Has English, Irish, Scottish and French ancestry.
Has older brother, Randy.
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.
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 and Brett Cullen.
He is left handed.
Fan of the Houston Astros.
He was awarded Houston Film Critics Society Lifetime Achievement in 2016.
Lives in Los Angeles, California.
He was married to:
Kimberly Buffington (2004-2018), they have twins, Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, born through a surrogate
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).
He started dating Laura Savoie in 2019, the couple got married in 2020.