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Dennis' Biography
Leading actor Dennis Quaid possesses many star qualities; he has the class, integrity and heart of "old" Hollywood heroes such as: Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant. He is handsome, well built, charming, versatile and at ease in front of the camera.
He seems to challenge himself with each and every role and does a remarkable job. He has the ability to make the role his own and make it honest. His most recent hit The Rookie - based on the life story of Jimmy Morris, not only has it showcased his talent as an actor but proved to Hollywood that maybe they had overlooked this "diamond-in-the-rough."
Dennis is a native of Houston, Texas; Dennis is the son of an electrician. He launched his acting career in high school, and in college enrolled in a drama program only to drop out at age 20 and follow his big brother, Randy Quaid to Hollywood. After an entire year of unsuccessfully searching for an agent and bothering producers for a role, Quaid finally succeeded winning the role of a small-town boy in 9/30/55 (1977). It was an inauspicious debut; however, it did lead to other roles in youth-targeted features. Quaid gained his first notice in the coming-of-age drama Breaking Away (1979), but did not get his first big break until he played astronaut Gordon Cooper in The Right Stuff (1983). Quaid has subsequently went on to work consistently in a wide variety of film productions.
When not acting, Quaid has proven himself a talented singer/songwriter. He has played musicians in three films including, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) and Great Balls of Fire! (1989), in which he played wild man Jerry Lee Lewis. Quaid has also contributed to the soundtracks of a few of his films. He is also currently touring with his band, The Sharks and have recently released a CD.
Dennis is also involved with the International Hospital for Children, which is based out of New Orleans. Visit their website: http://www.theihc.org/ for more information on what they do and what you can do to help.
Separated from wife Meg Ryan on 28 June 2000 and finalized divorced papers [that said Meg was able to keep all her jewelry and have joint custody of son Jack and the family car, a Jeep Cherokee] on 16 July 2001.
Earlier, he had been married to actress P.J. Soles (1978).
Trivia courtesy of http://www.imdb.com/
Dennis is left-handed
Loves golf, and his handicap is 6.
When singing with his band, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, he always plays with bare feet in order to feel comfortable as if playing in his living room.
His favorite director of all time is David Lean.
Was scheduled to appear in the David Lean-directed "Nostromo" in 1991, before Lean died, and the production came to a halt.
Lived with and was engaged to Lea Thompson for three years.The couple met on the set of Jaws 3-D.
Question & Answers from Dennis courtesy of Bravo Actors Studio
What is your favorite word? Bliss
What is your least favorite word? War
What turns you on? Women
What turns you off? Abuse of children
What sound do you love? Puppies breathing
What sound do you hate? Fingernails on a chalkboard
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? Veterinarian
What profession would you like not to participate in? Politician
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? We have been expecting you
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Dennis' Filmography
Dennis Quaid - Actor – Filmography courtesy of http://www.imdb.com/
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s)
Day After Tomorrow, The (2003)
Far from Heaven (2002) .... Frank
Rookie, The (2002) .... James 'Jim/Jimmy' Morris Jr.
Dinner with Friends (2001) (TV) .... Gabe
Traffic (2000) .... Arnie Metzger
... aka Traffic - Die Macht des Kartells (2001) (Germany)
Science & Technology Behind 'Frequency', The (2000) (V) .... Himself
Frequency (2000) .... Frank Patrick Sulliven, Firefighter Engine Co.13
Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Jack 'Cap' Rooney, #19
Panama Canal: The Eighth Wonder of the World (1998) (TV) (voice) .... Narrator
Playing by Heart (1998) .... Hugh
... aka Intermedia (1998) (Canada: English title)
Parent Trap, The (1998) .... Nicholas 'Nick/Nicky' Parker
... aka Disney's The Parent Trap (1998) (USA: complete title)
Everything That Rises (1998) (TV) .... Jim Clay
Savior (1998) .... Joshua Rose/Guy
Switchback (1997) .... Frank LaCrosse
Gang Related (1997) .... William
Dragonheart (1996) .... Bowen
Something to Talk About (1995) .... Edward 'Eddie' Bichon
... aka Grace Under Pressure (1995)
Century of Cinema, A (1994) .... Himself
Wyatt Earp (1994) .... Doc Holliday
Flesh and Bone (1993) .... Arlis Sweeney
Undercover Blues (1993) .... Jefferson 'Jeff' Blue
Wilder Napalm (1993) .... Wallace Foudroyant/Biff the Clown
Come See the Paradise (1990) .... Jack McGurn
Postcards from the Edge (1990) .... Jack Faulkner
Great Balls of Fire! (1989) .... Jerry Lee Lewis
Everybody's All-American (1988) .... Gavin Grey
... aka When I Fall in Love (1988)
D.O.A. (1988) .... Dexter Cornell
Suspect (1987) .... Eddie Sanger
Innerspace (1987) .... Lieutenant Tuck Pendleton
Big Easy, The (1987) .... Remy McSwain
Enemy Mine (1985) .... Willis Davidge
Dreamscape (1984) .... Alex Gardner
Bill: On His Own (1983) (TV) .... Barry Morrow
Right Stuff, The (1983) .... Gordon Cooper
Jaws 3-D (1983) .... Mike Brody
... aka Jaws 3 (1983)
... aka Jaws III (1983)
Tough Enough (1983) .... Art Long
Johnny Belinda (1982) (TV) .... Kyle Hager
Bill (1981) (TV) .... Barry Morrow
Caveman (1981) .... Lar
Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, The (1981) .... Travis Child
All Night Long (1981) .... Freddie Dupler
Gorp (1980) .... Mad Grossman
Long Riders, The (1980) .... Ed Miller
Breaking Away (1979) .... Mike
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979) (TV)
Our Winning Season (1978) .... Paul Fleishauer
Seniors, The (1978) .... Alan
... aka Senior, The (1978)
September 30, 1955 (1978) .... Frank
... aka 24 Hours of the Rebel (1978)
... aka 9/30/55 (1978)
Are You in the House Alone? (1978) (TV) .... Phil Lawver
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) .... Pitcher
Crazy Mama (1975) .... Bellhop
Filmography as: Actor, Director, Producer, Notable TV guest appearances
Director - filmography
Everything That Rises (1998) (TV)
Filmography as: Actor, Director, Producer, Notable TV guest appearances
Producer - filmography
Everything That Rises (1998) (TV) (executive producer) Filmography as: Actor, Director, Producer, Notable TV guest appearances
Notable TV guest appearances
"Muppets Tonight!" (1996) playing "Himself" 11/16/1997
"Baretta" (1975) playing "Scott Martin" in episode: "Sky Is Falling, The" (episode # 4.3) 10/26/1977
Family Info
Family:
William "Buddy" Quaid (father)
Nita Quaid, real estate agent (mother)
Randy Quaid, actor (brother)
Buddy Quaid, actor (younger half-brother)
Jack Henry Quaid, son, with Ryan, Jack Henry Quaid (b. 24 April 1992).
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