Dennis Quaid: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Dennis William Quaid
Date of Birth: April 9, 1954
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Producer, Musician
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Education:
High School: Bellaire High School, Houston, Texas
College: University of Houston (dropped out to pursue acting)
Family:
Father: William Rudy Quaid (electrician)
Mother: Juanita Bonniedale “Nita” Jordan (real estate agent)
Sibling: Randy Quaid (older brother, also an actor)
Spouses:
P.J.Soles (m. 1978–1983)
Meg Ryan (m. 1991–2001) – one son, Jack Quaid (actor)
Kimberly Buffington (m. 2004–2018) – twins
Laura Savoie (m. 2020–present)
Career Highlights:
Dennis Quaid is known for his versatility and charismatic screen presence, excelling in drama, comedy, and action genres since the late 1970s.
Breakthrough Roles:
Breaking Away (1979)
The Right Stuff (1983) as astronaut Gordon Cooper
Major Films:
Innerspace (1987)
Great Balls of Fire! (1989) as Jerry Lee Lewis
Dragonheart (1996)
The Parent Trap (1998)
The Rookie (2002)
Far from Heaven (2002)
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
A Dog's Purpose (2017), A Dog's Journey (2019)
TV Work:
Starred in the Amazon series Goliath
Played George W. Bush in W. (2008)
Music:
Frontman of the band Dennis Quaid and The Sharks
Net Worth (2024):
estimated at $30 million
Awards & Honors:
Independent Spirit Award – Best Supporting Male (Far from Heaven, 2002)
Screen Actors Guild Award – Nominated for Traffic (ensemble cast)
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star – Received in 2005
Emmy & Golden Globe Nominations – For roles in The Special Relationship and Far from Heaven
Summary:
Dennis Quaid is an acclaimed American actor recognized for his dynamic range and longevity in Hollywood. From space epics and romantic comedies to serious biopics and family dramas, he has built a respected and durable career over five decades. Known for his charm, resilience, and authentic performances, Quaid is also a musician and continues to be active in both film and television.
