Dennis Quaid Biography
Dennis Quaid is an American actor and musician known for his roles in films and television, both comedic and dramatic. He has played a wide range of dramatic and comedic roles. His notable credits include Breaking Away, which first gained widespread attention in the late 1970s (1979).
How old is Dennis Quaid?- Age
He is 68 years old as of April 2022. Quaid was born on April 9, 1954, in Houston, Texas, in the United States of America.
Dennis Quaid Education
Quaid went to Bellaire High School and majored in Mandarin Chinese and dance. He then went on to study drama at the University of Houston under coach Cecil Pickett, father of actress Cindy Pickett. Quaid, on the other hand, dropped out of university before graduating to pursue a career as an actor.
Dennis Quaid Height
Quaid stands at a height of 6 ft (1.83 m) tall.
Dennis Quaid Nationality
Dennis is an American national and citizen by birth. He was born in Houston, Texas, United State of America. He is of mixed ethnicity/heritage/ancestry of British American, Irish American, and French American.
Dennis Quaid Family – Parents
Quaid was born in Houston, Texas on April 9, 1954. William Rudy Quaid, his father, was an electrician, and Juanita B. “Nita” Quaid, his mother, was a real estate agent. Randy Quaid, a well-known actor, is his brother. In addition, he has a half-sister named Brandy and a half-brother named Buddy.
Dennis Quaid Wife-Son
From 1978 to 1983, Quaid was married to American actress P. J. Soles. On February 14, 1991, he married actress Meg Ryan. Jack Henry was the couple’s only child. After ten years of marriage, they divorced in 2001. In 2001, Quaid began dating model Shanna Moakler. His romance with Moakler lasted eight months. On July 4, 2004, the American actor married Kimberly Buffington. Zoe Grace and Thomas Boone, the couple’s surrogate twins, were born. Quaid and Buffington’s relationship deteriorated, and the latter filed for divorce in 2012. However, the couple reconciled briefly before splitting up again. They announced their separation in 2016. In 2018, their divorce was finalized.
Dennis Quaid Career
Quaid made his film debut in 1975, playing Bellhop in the film ‘Crazy Mama.’ He, on the other hand, received no recognition for this role. He appeared in the films ‘I Never Promised You a Rose Garden’ and ‘September 30, 1955’ in 1977. He also appeared in an episode of ‘Baretta’ that year. He portrayed Phil Lawver in the television film ‘Are You in the House Alone?’ He was then cast as Mike in the comedy film ‘Breaking Away,’ which earned him widespread acclaim. After that, he appeared in Walter Hill’s 1980 film ‘The Long Riders.’ In 1981, Quaid was cast in the biographical drama TV film ‘Bill,’ playing the role of ‘Barry.’
The American actor reprised his role as Barry Morrow in ‘Bill: On His Own,’ the sequel to the television film ‘Bill.’ That year, he was also cast in the films Tough Enough,’ ‘Jaws 3-D,’ and ‘The Right Stuff.’ In the years since, he has appeared in films such as ‘Dreamscape,’ ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Innerspace,’ ‘Suspect,’ ‘D.O.A.,’ ‘Everybody’s All-American,’ and ‘Great Balls of Fire.’ Between 1990 and 1995, Quaid appeared in a number of major motion pictures, including ‘Come See the Paradise,’ ‘Postcards from the Edge,’ ‘Undercover Blues,’ ‘Flesh and Bone,’ and ‘Something to Talk About.’ In 1997, he appeared in the films Gang Related’ and ‘Switchback.’ The following year, he appeared in ‘The Parent Trap,’ ‘Savior,’ and ‘Playing by Heart.’
In 2008, he appeared in the films Vantage Point’ and ‘The Express.’ In 2009, he starred as General Hawk in ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,’ and as Payton in ‘Pandorum.’ The same year, he also provided his voice for an episode of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants.’ He then appeared in the documentary ‘Chasing Zero: Winning the War on Healthcare Harm’ as himself. In 2011, he appeared in the films Soul Surfer’ and ‘Footloose.’ Quaid played Sheriff Ralph Lamb in the period drama series ‘Vegas’ from 2012 to 2013. In 2015, he began playing Samuel Brukner in the series ‘The Art of More.’ He also appeared in two episodes of ‘Inside Amy Schumer’ that year.
Dennis Quaid’s Net Worth
Dennis has an estimated net worth of 30 million dollars.