Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Baptist
Political Party
independent politician
Languages
English
Spouses
P. J. Soles (1978-1983), Meg Ryan (1991-2001), Kimberly Quaid (2004-2018)
Partners
Meg Ryan, Shanna Moakler
Children
3 children: Jack Quaid
Sibling
Randy Quaid
Education
Bellaire High School, Pershing Middle School, School of Theatre and Dance, University of Houston
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier A -- 169,009 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 51 years (1975-2026)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
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Year context
Born in 1954 -- Brown v. Board of Education desegregation ruling; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Notable
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
78
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (1)
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
Dennis William Quaid (born April 9, 1954) is an American actor. He became known during the 1980s after appearing in several successful films, including as Mike Brody in Jaws 3-D (1983), Alex Gardner in Dreamscape (1984), Remy McSwain in The Big Easy (1987), Tuck Pendleton in Innerspace (1987), Jefferson "Jeff" Blue in Undercover Blues (1993), Bowen in Dragonheart (1996), Joe Doe/William in Gang Related (1997), Frank Towns in Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Jack Hall in The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose (2011).
Connections (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dennis Quaid?
Dennis Quaid is 72 years old, born on .
Where was Dennis Quaid born?
Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Dennis Quaid been in?
Dennis Quaid has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026), War Machine (2026), Happy Face (2025), Broke (2025), Sovereign (2025).
What is Dennis Quaid known for?
Dennis Quaid is primarily known as an actor. Dennis William Quaid (born April 9, 1954) is an American actor. He became known during the 1980s after appearing in several successful films, including as…
Where can I find more information about Dennis Quaid?
You can find more about Dennis Quaid on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
