Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1954-04-09
- Born Place: Houston, Texas, USA
Height:
6′ (1.83 m)
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid is an American actor born on April 9, 1954, in Houston, Texas. He began his acting career in the mid-1970s and quickly established himself as a versatile performer in both dramatic and comedic roles. Quaid gained early recognition for his performances in films such as Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), and The Big Easy (1986). He further showcased his range with roles in Innerspace (1987), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), and Dragonheart (1996). In 1998, he starred in Disney's The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 classic, which remains one of his most beloved roles. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Quaid continued to build a diverse filmography, appearing in Frequency (2000), The Rookie (2002), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), and Vantage Point (2008). He also portrayed President Bill Clinton in the HBO film The Special Relationship (2010), earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In recent years, Quaid has taken on roles in films such as Midway (2019), Strange World (2022), and The Substance (2024). He portrayed President Ronald Reagan in the 2024 biopic Reagan, marking his second portrayal of a U.S. president. Beyond acting, Quaid is a musician and plays with his band, the Sharks. He wrote and performed the song "Closer to You" in the film The Big Easy (1987). Quaid is also a licensed pilot and an avid golfer. In 2020, he began podcasting, starting The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Jellinek, which premiered on July 10, 2020. Quaid has been married four times and has three children. He was married to actress Meg Ryan, with whom he has a son, actor Jack Quaid. He later married Kimberly Buffington, with whom he has fraternal twins, and married Laura Savoie in 2020. As of 2025, Dennis Quaid remains an active and respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for his enduring talent and diverse career.
Awards :
15 wins & 34 nominations
