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Dennis Quaid

Bio: 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)
Born: Fri, Apr 09 1954
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Dennis Quaid is 69 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of The Hill
The Hill
Dennis Quaid was
69 in The Hill
as 'James Hill'.
Fri, Aug 18 2023
Poster of Strays
Strays
Dennis Quaid was
69 in Strays
as 'Dennis Quaid'.
Thu, Aug 17 2023
Poster of On a Wing and a Prayer
On a Wing and a Prayer
Dennis Quaid was
68 in On a Wing and a Prayer
as 'Doug White'.
Tue, Mar 28 2023
Poster of The Long Game
The Long Game
Dennis Quaid was
68 in The Long Game
as 'Frank Mitchell'.
Sun, Mar 12 2023
Poster of Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Dennis Quaid was
68 in Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Strange World
Strange World
Dennis Quaid was
68 in Strange World
as 'Jaeger Clade (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 23 2022
Poster of Grid Down, Power Up
Grid Down, Power Up
Dennis Quaid was
68 in Grid Down, Power Up
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, May 18 2022
Poster of The Tiger Rising
The Tiger Rising
Dennis Quaid was
67 in The Tiger Rising
as 'Beauchamp'.
Fri, Jan 07 2022
Poster of American Underdog
American Underdog
Dennis Quaid was
67 in American Underdog
as 'Dick Vermeil'.
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Poster of Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Dennis Quaid was
67 in Mr. Nelson on the North Side
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 25 2021
Poster of Blue Miracle
Blue Miracle
Dennis Quaid was
67 in Blue Miracle
as 'Wade'.
Thu, May 27 2021
Poster of Born a Champion
Born a Champion
Dennis Quaid was
66 in Born a Champion
as 'Mason'.
Fri, Jan 22 2021
Poster of John Bronco
John Bronco
Dennis Quaid was
66 in John Bronco
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of The Men of Midway
The Men of Midway
Dennis Quaid was
65 in The Men of Midway
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 18 2020
Poster of Midway
Midway
Dennis Quaid was
65 in Midway
as 'Vice Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey'.
Wed, Nov 06 2019
Poster of Pretenders
Pretenders
Dennis Quaid was
65 in Pretenders
as 'Joe'.
Fri, Sep 27 2019
Poster of Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works
Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works
Dennis Quaid was
65 in Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works
as 'Kelly Johnson'.
Sun, Jun 09 2019
Poster of A Dog's Journey
A Dog's Journey
Dennis Quaid was
65 in A Dog's Journey
as 'Ethan Montgomery'.
Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of The Intruder
The Intruder
Dennis Quaid was
65 in The Intruder
as 'Charlie Peck'.
Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of Kin
Kin
Dennis Quaid was
64 in Kin
as 'Hal Solinski'.
Wed, Aug 29 2018
Poster of I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine
Dennis Quaid was
63 in I Can Only Imagine
as 'Arthur'.
Wed, Feb 14 2018
Poster of A Dog's Purpose
A Dog's Purpose
Dennis Quaid was
62 in A Dog's Purpose
as 'Adult Ethan'.
Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of Mad Families
Mad Families
Dennis Quaid was
62 in Mad Families
as 'Head Ranger'.
Thu, Jan 12 2017
Poster of Truth
Truth
Dennis Quaid was
61 in Truth
as 'Lt. Colonel Roger Charles'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Miracles on the Plains
Miracles on the Plains
Dennis Quaid was
61 in Miracles on the Plains
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Movie 43
Movie 43
Dennis Quaid was
58 in Movie 43
as 'Charlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")'.
Thu, Jan 24 2013
Poster of Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps
Dennis Quaid was
58 in Playing for Keeps
as 'Carl'.
Thu, Nov 29 2012
Poster of The Words
The Words
Dennis Quaid was
58 in The Words
as 'Clay Hammond'.
Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of At Any Price
At Any Price
Dennis Quaid was
58 in At Any Price
as 'Henry Whipple'.
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Poster of What to Expect When You're Expecting
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Dennis Quaid was
58 in What to Expect When You're Expecting
as 'Ramsey Cooper'.
Thu, May 17 2012
Poster of Beneath the Darkness
Beneath the Darkness
Dennis Quaid was
57 in Beneath the Darkness
as 'Ely'.
Fri, Jan 06 2012
Poster of Footloose
Footloose
Dennis Quaid was
57 in Footloose
as 'Rev. Shaw Moore'.
Thu, Oct 06 2011
Poster of Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer
Dennis Quaid was
56 in Soul Surfer
as 'Tom Hamilton'.
Fri, Apr 08 2011
Poster of The Special Relationship
The Special Relationship
Dennis Quaid was
56 in The Special Relationship
as 'Bill Clinton'.
Sat, May 29 2010
Poster of Legion
Legion
Dennis Quaid was
55 in Legion
as 'Bob Hanson'.
Thu, Jan 21 2010
Poster of Pandorum
Pandorum
Dennis Quaid was
55 in Pandorum
as 'Payton'.
Tue, Sep 08 2009
Poster of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Dennis Quaid was
55 in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
as 'General Hawk'.
Mon, Aug 03 2009
Poster of Horsemen
Horsemen
Dennis Quaid was
54 in Horsemen
as 'Aidan Breslin'.
Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of The Express
The Express
Dennis Quaid was
54 in The Express
as 'Ben Schwartzwalder'.
Fri, Oct 10 2008
Poster of Smart People
Smart People
Dennis Quaid was
54 in Smart People
as 'Lawrence Wetherhold'.
Fri, Apr 11 2008
Poster of Vantage Point
Vantage Point
Dennis Quaid was
53 in Vantage Point
as 'Thomas Barnes'.
Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Battle for Terra
Battle for Terra
Dennis Quaid was
53 in Battle for Terra
as 'Roven (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 06 2007
Poster of Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise
Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise
Dennis Quaid was
52 in Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of 2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season
2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season
Dennis Quaid was
51 in 2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season
as 'Voice'.
Tue, Apr 04 2006
Poster of American Dreamz
American Dreamz
Dennis Quaid was
51 in American Dreamz
as 'President Staton'.
Sat, Mar 04 2006
Poster of Yours, Mine & Ours
Yours, Mine & Ours
Dennis Quaid was
51 in Yours, Mine & Ours
as 'Frank Beardsley'.
Wed, Nov 23 2005
Poster of In Good Company
In Good Company
Dennis Quaid was
50 in In Good Company
as 'Dan'.
Wed, Dec 29 2004
Poster of Flight of the Phoenix
Flight of the Phoenix
Dennis Quaid was
50 in Flight of the Phoenix
as 'Frank Towns'.
Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Day After Tomorrow
The Day After Tomorrow
Dennis Quaid was
50 in The Day After Tomorrow
as 'Jack Hall'.
Wed, May 26 2004
Poster of The Alamo
The Alamo
Dennis Quaid was
49 in The Alamo
as 'Sam Houston'.
Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Remember the Alamo
Remember the Alamo
Dennis Quaid was
49 in Remember the Alamo
as 'Himself/Host'.
Tue, Dec 16 2003
Poster of Cold Creek Manor
Cold Creek Manor
Dennis Quaid was
49 in Cold Creek Manor
as 'Cooper Tilson'.
Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
Dennis Quaid was
49 in Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
as ''.
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Far from Heaven
Far from Heaven
Dennis Quaid was
48 in Far from Heaven
as 'Frank Whitaker'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Dennis Quaid was
47 in The Rookie
as 'Jimmy Morris'.
Mon, Mar 25 2002
Poster of Dinner with Friends
Dinner with Friends
Dennis Quaid was
47 in Dinner with Friends
as 'Gabe'.
Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency'
The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency'
Dennis Quaid was
46 in The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 03 2001
Poster of Traffic
Traffic
Dennis Quaid was
46 in Traffic
as 'Arnie Metzger, '.
Wed, Dec 27 2000
Poster of Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
Dennis Quaid was
46 in Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 19 2000
Poster of Frequency
Frequency
Dennis Quaid was
46 in Frequency
as 'Frank Sullivan'.
Fri, Apr 28 2000
Poster of Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
Dennis Quaid was
45 in Any Given Sunday
as 'Jack 'Cap' Rooney'.
Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart
Dennis Quaid was
44 in Playing by Heart
as 'Hugh'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
Dennis Quaid was
44 in The Parent Trap
as 'Nick Parker'.
Tue, Jul 28 1998
Poster of Everything That Rises
Everything That Rises
Dennis Quaid was
44 in Everything That Rises
as 'Jim Clay'.
Sun, Jul 12 1998
Poster of Savior
Savior
Dennis Quaid was
44 in Savior
as 'Joshua Rose'.
Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of Switchback
Switchback
Dennis Quaid was
43 in Switchback
as 'FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse'.
Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Gang Related
Gang Related
Dennis Quaid was
43 in Gang Related
as 'Joe Doe / William'.
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of The Making of 'DragonHeart'
The Making of 'DragonHeart'
Dennis Quaid was
42 in The Making of 'DragonHeart'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 14 1997
Poster of DragonHeart
DragonHeart
Dennis Quaid was
42 in DragonHeart
as 'Bowen'.
Fri, May 31 1996
Poster of Something to Talk About
Something to Talk About
Dennis Quaid was
41 in Something to Talk About
as 'Eddie Bichon'.
Fri, Aug 04 1995
Poster of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp
Dennis Quaid was
40 in Wyatt Earp
as 'Doc Holliday'.
Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Flesh and Bone
Flesh and Bone
Dennis Quaid was
39 in Flesh and Bone
as 'Arlis Sweeney'.
Fri, Nov 05 1993
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
Dennis Quaid was
39 in Undercover Blues
as 'Jeff Blue'.
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Wilder Napalm
Wilder Napalm
Dennis Quaid was
39 in Wilder Napalm
as 'Wallace'.
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Postcards from the Edge
Postcards from the Edge
Dennis Quaid was
36 in Postcards from the Edge
as 'Jack Faulkner'.
Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Come See the Paradise
Come See the Paradise
Dennis Quaid was
36 in Come See the Paradise
as 'Jack McGurn'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Great Balls of Fire!
Great Balls of Fire!
Dennis Quaid was
35 in Great Balls of Fire!
as 'Jerry Lee Lewis'.
Fri, Jun 30 1989
Poster of Everybody's All-American
Everybody's All-American
Dennis Quaid was
34 in Everybody's All-American
as 'Gavin Grey'.
Fri, Nov 04 1988
Poster of D.O.A.
D.O.A.
Dennis Quaid was
33 in D.O.A.
as 'Dexter Cornell'.
Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of Suspect
Suspect
Dennis Quaid was
33 in Suspect
as 'Eddie Sanger'.
Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Innerspace
Innerspace
Dennis Quaid was
33 in Innerspace
as 'Lt. Tuck Pendleton'.
Wed, Jul 01 1987
Poster of The Big Easy
The Big Easy
Dennis Quaid was
32 in The Big Easy
as 'Remy McSwain'.
Thu, Nov 27 1986
Poster of Enemy Mine
Enemy Mine
Dennis Quaid was
31 in Enemy Mine
as 'Willis Davidge'.
Thu, Dec 12 1985
Poster of Dreamscape
Dreamscape
Dennis Quaid was
30 in Dreamscape
as 'Alex Gardner'.
Wed, Aug 15 1984
Poster of Bill: On His Own
Bill: On His Own
Dennis Quaid was
29 in Bill: On His Own
as 'Barry Morrow'.
Wed, Nov 09 1983
Poster of The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Dennis Quaid was
29 in The Right Stuff
as 'Gordon Cooper'.
Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D
Dennis Quaid was
29 in Jaws 3-D
as 'Michael 'Mike' Brody'.
Fri, Jul 22 1983
Poster of The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
Dennis Quaid was
29 in The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
as ''.
Fri, Jul 15 1983
Poster of Tough Enough
Tough Enough
Dennis Quaid was
29 in Tough Enough
as 'Art Long'.
Fri, May 20 1983
Poster of Johnny Belinda
Johnny Belinda
Dennis Quaid was
28 in Johnny Belinda
as 'Kyle Hager'.
Tue, Oct 19 1982
Poster of Bill
Bill
Dennis Quaid was
27 in Bill
as 'Barry Morrow'.
Tue, Dec 22 1981
Poster of Stripes
Stripes
Dennis Quaid was
27 in Stripes
as 'Extra at Graduation Ceremony'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Dennis Quaid was
27 in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
as 'Travis Child'.
Fri, Jun 05 1981
Poster of Caveman
Caveman
Dennis Quaid was
27 in Caveman
as 'Lar'.
Fri, Apr 17 1981
Poster of All Night Long
All Night Long
Dennis Quaid was
26 in All Night Long
as 'Freddie Dupler'.
Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of The Long Riders
The Long Riders
Dennis Quaid was
26 in The Long Riders
as 'Ed Miller'.
Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of Gorp
Gorp
Dennis Quaid was
26 in Gorp
as 'Mad Grossman'.
Thu, May 01 1980
Poster of Breaking Away
Breaking Away
Dennis Quaid was
25 in Breaking Away
as 'Mike'.
Thu, May 24 1979
Poster of Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill
Dennis Quaid was
24 in Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill
as 'Roy'.
Mon, Jan 08 1979
Poster of Are You in the House Alone?
Are You in the House Alone?
Dennis Quaid was
24 in Are You in the House Alone?
as 'Phil Lawver'.
Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of The Seniors
The Seniors
Dennis Quaid was
24 in The Seniors
as 'Alan Darby'.
Fri, Jun 30 1978
Poster of Our Winning Season
Our Winning Season
Dennis Quaid was
24 in Our Winning Season
as 'Paul Morelli'.
Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of September 30, 1955
September 30, 1955
Dennis Quaid was
23 in September 30, 1955
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Aug 19 1977
Poster of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Dennis Quaid was
23 in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
as 'Shark, Baseball Pitcher'.
Thu, Jul 14 1977
Poster of Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
Dennis Quaid was
21 in Crazy Mama
as 'Bellhop'.
Sun, Jun 01 1975
Poster of Saurus City
Saurus City
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in Saurus City
as 'Rind - Shrouded Knight (voice)'.
Unreleased
Poster of Broke
Broke
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in Broke
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of The Substance
The Substance
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in The Substance
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Sovereign
Sovereign
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in Sovereign
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of American Pride
American Pride
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in American Pride
as '“Cowboy” Jack Clement'.
Unreleased
Poster of Littlemouth
Littlemouth
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in Littlemouth
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Reagan
Reagan
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in Reagan
as 'Ronald Reagan'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Top Combat Pilot
Top Combat Pilot
Dennis Quaid was
69+ in Top Combat Pilot
as 'Presenter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2023
Poster of Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Dennis Quaid was
69+ in Lawmen: Bass Reeves
as 'Deputy U.S. Marshall Sherrill Lynn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 2023
Poster of Full Circle
Full Circle
Dennis Quaid was
69+ in Full Circle
as 'Jeff McCusker'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 13 2023
Poster of Josh Gates Tonight
Josh Gates Tonight
Dennis Quaid was
65+ in Josh Gates Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of Merry Happy Whatever
Merry Happy Whatever
Dennis Quaid was
65+ in Merry Happy Whatever
as 'Don Quinn'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 28 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Dennis Quaid was
65+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Dennis Quaid was
65+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Goliath
Goliath
Dennis Quaid was
62+ in Goliath
as 'Wade Blackwood'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of The Art of More
The Art of More
Dennis Quaid was
61+ in The Art of More
as 'Samuel Brukner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 19 2015
Poster of Fortitude
Fortitude
Dennis Quaid was
60+ in Fortitude
as 'Michael Lennox'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 29 2015
Poster of Drunk History
Drunk History
Dennis Quaid was
59+ in Drunk History
as 'Lucky Luciano'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013
Poster of Vegas
Vegas
Dennis Quaid was
58+ in Vegas
as 'Sheriff Ralph Lamb'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Dennis Quaid was
55+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Dennis Quaid was
51+ in The Reichen Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Dennis Quaid was
49+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
Dennis Quaid was
49+ in America's Next Top Model
as 'Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 20 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Dennis Quaid was
48+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The View
The View
Dennis Quaid was
43+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Dennis Quaid was
42+ in E! True Hollywood Story
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Dennis Quaid was
42+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
Dennis Quaid was
41+ in Muppets Tonight
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Dennis Quaid was
40+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Dennis Quaid was
39+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Dennis Quaid was
38+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Dennis Quaid was
21+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Dennis Quaid was
20+ in Baretta
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Dennis Quaid was
14+ in 60 Minutes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Today
Today
Dennis Quaid was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of Happy Face
Happy Face
Dennis Quaid will be
69+ in Happy Face
as 'Happy Face'.
First Air Date
Unreleased