Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

actor, producer, music department

Dennis Quaid was born on Apr 09, 1954 in USA. Dennis Quaid's big-screen debut came with Crazy Mama directed by Jonathan Demme in 1975, strarring Bellhop (uncredited). Dennis Quaid is known for American Underdog directed by Andrew Erwin, Zachary Levi stars as Kurt Warner and Anna Paquin as Brenda Meoni. Dennis Quaid has got 12 awards and 30 nominations so far. The most recent award Dennis Quaid achieved is DOC LA. The upcoming new movie Dennis Quaid plays is On a Wing and a Prayer which will be released on Apr 07, 2023.

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. He continued study at the University of Houston, but dropped out before completing his degree. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career where his brother, Randy Quaid, had already began to build a successful career. However, Dennis initially had trouble finding film roles, but began to gain notice when he appeared in Breaking Away (1979) and earned strong reviews for his role in The Right Stuff (1983). Aside from acting, Quaid is also a musician, and plays with his band, "The Sharks". He holds a flying license and is a five handicap golfer.

  • Birthday

    Apr 09, 1954
  • Place of Birth

    Houston, Texas, USA
  • Also known

    Ντένις Κουέιντ Γουΐλιαμ, Ντένις Γουΐλιαμ Κουέιντ, 데니스 퀘이드, Денніс Квейд, Dennis William Quaid

Known For

Awards

12 wins & 30 nominations

DOC LA
2022
DOC LA Storyteller Award
Winner - DOC LA Award
Houston Film Critics Society Awards
2016
"As the film society of our city, we are thrilled to honor a 'native son' for a career filled with ... More
Winner - Lifetime Achievement Award
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