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Dennis Quaid
Dennis William Quaid, born on April 9th, 1954, is an esteemed American actor recognized for numerous iconic roles. Quaid's impressive career comprises starring in favorites like Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), and The Big Easy (1986), among others. His portrayal as President Bill Clinton in the HBO film The Special Relationship (2010) earned him nominations from esteemed institutes including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Quaid's career spans decades, displaying his established consistency in the industry. After beginning his journey in entertainment in 1975, Quaid has shown versatility across multiple genres and roles, showcases his skills in movies such as Dragonheart (1996), The Parent Trap (1998), Frequency (2000), and The Day After Tomorrow (2004). He notably returned to television with roles in hit shows and received acclaim for his roles in the rather recent films Midway (2019), Strange World (2022), and The Substance (2024).
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Dennis William Quaid
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: April 9, 1954
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1975-present
Children: 3
Spouses: P. J. Soles, Meg Ryan, Kimberly Buffington, Laura Savoie
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Awards and Nominations Received by Dennis Quaid
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)
Far From HeavenMovies Featuring Dennis Quaid
The Long Riders
Caveman
Blue Miracle
The Express
In Good Company
American Dreamz
DragonHeart
At Any Price
Truth
Far From Heaven
Strange World
The Rookie
The Hill
Enemy Mine
Midway
The Right Stuff
Any Given Sunday
A Dog's Journey
Innerspace
The Tiger Rising
The Day After Tomorrow
The Parent Trap
Smart People
Yours, Mine and Ours
Kin
The Big Easy
The Intruder
Horsemen
Footloose
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Alamo
Legion
Playing for Keeps
I Can Only Imagine
Soul Surfer
Vantage Point
Pandorum
Wyatt Earp
The Words
Breaking Away
Flight of the Phoenix
Cold Creek Manor
Suspect
Frequency
What to Expect When You're Expecting
American Underdog
On a Wing and a Prayer
Born a Champion
Jaws 3-D
Flesh and Bone
Dreamscape
Playing by Heart
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Undercover Blues
Something to Talk About
Gang Related
Great Balls of Fire!
The Pretenders
The Long Game
Reagan
The Substance
Broke
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