Dennis Quaid is an American actor and musician known for his extensive career in film and television. Born on April 9, 1954, in Houston, Texas, he has appeared in numerous notable films, including Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), The Big Easy (1986), Innerspace (1987), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), The Parent Trap (1998), Frequency (2000), The Rookie (2002), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), and Vantage Point (2008). Quaid received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in Far from Heaven (2002).
In addition to acting, Quaid is a talented musician, performing with his band, The Sharks. He has been playing music since his grandfather bought him his first guitar.
Quaid is also active on social media, sharing aspects of his personal and professional life with his followers.
Recently, Quaid has taken on diverse roles, including portraying President Ronald Reagan in the biopic Reagan, released in August 2024. He also stars as notorious serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson in the upcoming Paramount+ series Happy Face, set to premiere on March 20, 2025.
Beyond his entertainment career, Quaid has been involved in initiatives to promote Texas as a hub for film and television production. He participated in the “True To Texas” campaign alongside other Texas-born actors, advocating for incentives to bolster the state’s entertainment industry.
Quaid’s personal life has also attracted attention. He has been married multiple times and has three children, including actor Jack Quaid. In a recent interview, Dennis expressed his belief that Jack will surpass both him and his ex-wife, Meg Ryan, in their acting careers.