Dennis Quaid

Actor, Producer, Director

American Houston, Texas, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Director
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/04/1954
Age72 years
BirthplaceHouston, Texas, U.S.

Latest News about Dennis Quaid

01/01/2025

Dennis Quaid appeared in the Paramount+ series Happy Face, adding a major television role to his recent work. The project extended his ongoing presence in film and television after his 2024 feature film Reagan.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDennis William Quaid

Educational Qualification(s)

AttendedUniversity of Houston

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseLaura Savoie

Family

SiblingsRandy Quaid (brother)
ChildrenJack Quaid, Thomas Boone Quaid, Zoe Grace Quaid

Career

Debut
FilmCrazy Mama (1975, uncredited)
Notable Films
  • Breaking Away (1979)
  • The Right Stuff (1983)
  • The Big Easy (1986)
  • Innerspace (1987)
  • Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
  • The Parent Trap (1998)
  • Frequency (2000)
  • The Rookie (2002)
  • Far From Heaven (2002)
  • The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
  • Reagan (2024)
Television
  • Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount+)
  • Vegas (CBS)
  • Goliath (Amazon Prime)
  • Happy Face (Paramount+, 2025)
Other Ventures
  • Co-founded Bonniedale Films
  • Podcast: The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid (2020)
  • Patient-safety advocate, produced documentaries
Awards
  • Independent Spirit Award (Far From Heaven)
  • New York Film Critics Circle Award (Far From Heaven)
  • Golden Globe nomination (Far From Heaven)
  • ShoWest Male Star of the Year (2009)
  • President's Medallion, University of Houston (2013)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Dropped out of college to pursue acting
2. Hosts annual Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend golf tournament for children's charities
3. Portrayed astronaut Gordon Cooper in The Right Stuff
4. Starred with brother Randy Quaid in The Long Riders (1980)
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