Dennis Quaid

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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).

61 movies
1 nominations

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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

Explore the awards and nominations Dennis Quaid has received throughout their career.


9th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2003

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Far From Heaven

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