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Dennis William Quaid (born April 9, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his leading man roles in film and television. The Guardian named Quaid one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.
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.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Dennis Quaid is an American actor known for his role in a variety of films such as 'Breaking Away,' 'The Parent Trap' and 'The Day After Tomorrow.' Updated: Apr 13, 2021 Photo: J. Countess/Getty ...
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Learn about the life and career of actor Dennis Quaid, who starred in Breaking Away, The Right Stuff, Traffic and more. Find out his family, trivia, quotes and awards on IMDb.
- April 9, 1954
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- 'The Right Stuff' (1983) IMDb Rating: 7.8/10. After Russia successfully launches a satellite, the U.S. government pressures NASA to beat Russia in the Space Race and become the first country to send a human into space.
- 'Breaking Away' (1979) IMDb Rating: 7.7/10. Recent high school graduates Dave (Dennis Christopher), Cyril (Daniel Stern), Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley), and Mike (Quaid) are spending their final summer in Bloomington, Indiana, figuring out what they want to do with their lives.
- 'Traffic' (2000) IMDb Rating: 7.6/10. In San Diego, a major DEA investigation leads to the arrest of a drug lord, Carlos Ayala (Steven Bauer), who discovers one of his dealers (Miguel Ferrer) betrayed him in exchange for immunity.
- 'A Dog's Journey' (2019) IMDb Rating: 7.4/10. Bailey (Josh Gad) is living his best life with his owner, Ethan, and his family, developing a strong connection with Ethan's young granddaughter, CJ.
Apr 9, 2024 · The actor, who has been married four times, including to Meg Ryan, now lives in Nashville and focuses on his music. He talks about his career, his health issues, his faith and his latest movie, a biopic about Ronald Reagan.
Aug 7, 2021 · TriStar Pictures. "Suspect" is something of a classic. Made in 1987 and starring Cher, Liam Neeson, and, of course, Dennis Quaid, this film has a lot to offer. It follows Quaid as a lobbyist who serves on a jury and believes that the defendant is innocent. What follows is a gripping whodunnit.
