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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 70 years old

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The Making of The Substance

Dennis Quaid was 70 in The Making of The Substance as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 2025

The Substance

Dennis Quaid was 70 in The Substance as 'Harvey'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2024

Reagan

Dennis Quaid was 70 in Reagan as 'Ronald Reagan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 2024

The Long Game

Dennis Quaid was 70 in The Long Game as 'Frank Mitchell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2024

The Hill

Dennis Quaid was 69 in The Hill as 'James Hill'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2023

Strays

Dennis Quaid was 69 in Strays as 'Birdwatcher'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2023

On a Wing and a Prayer

Dennis Quaid was 68 in On a Wing and a Prayer as 'Doug White'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 2023

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

Dennis Quaid was 68 in Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023

Strange World

Dennis Quaid was 68 in Strange World as 'Jaeger Clade (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2022

Grid Down, Power Up

Dennis Quaid was 68 in Grid Down, Power Up as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 18 2022

The Tiger Rising

Dennis Quaid was 67 in The Tiger Rising as 'Beauchamp'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2022

American Underdog

Dennis Quaid was 67 in American Underdog as 'Dick Vermeil'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2021

Mr. Nelson on the North Side

Dennis Quaid was 67 in Mr. Nelson on the North Side as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 2021

Blue Miracle

Dennis Quaid was 67 in Blue Miracle as 'Wade'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 27 2021

Born a Champion

Dennis Quaid was 66 in Born a Champion as 'Mason'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2021

John Bronco

Dennis Quaid was 66 in John Bronco as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2020

The Men of Midway

Dennis Quaid was 65 in The Men of Midway as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 2020

Midway

Dennis Quaid was 65 in Midway as 'Vice Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2019

Pretenders

Dennis Quaid was 65 in Pretenders as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2019

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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 2019

A Dog's Journey

Dennis Quaid was 65 in A Dog's Journey as 'Ethan Montgomery'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2019

The Intruder

Dennis Quaid was 65 in The Intruder as 'Charlie Peck'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2019

Kin

Dennis Quaid was 64 in Kin as 'Hal Solinski'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 2018

I Can Only Imagine

Dennis Quaid was 63 in I Can Only Imagine as 'Arthur'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2018

A Dog's Purpose

Dennis Quaid was 62 in A Dog's Purpose as 'Adult Ethan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2017

Mad Families

Dennis Quaid was 62 in Mad Families as 'Head Ranger'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 2017

Truth

Dennis Quaid was 61 in Truth as 'Lt. Colonel Roger Charles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2015

Miracles on the Plains

Dennis Quaid was 61 in Miracles on the Plains as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 2015

Movie 43

Dennis Quaid was 58 in Movie 43 as 'Charlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2013

Playing for Keeps

Dennis Quaid was 58 in Playing for Keeps as 'Carl'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 2012

The Words

Dennis Quaid was 58 in The Words as 'Clay Hammond'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012

At Any Price

Dennis Quaid was 58 in At Any Price as 'Henry Whipple'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 30 2012

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Dennis Quaid was 58 in What to Expect When You're Expecting as 'Ramsey Cooper'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 17 2012

Beneath the Darkness

Dennis Quaid was 57 in Beneath the Darkness as 'Ely'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 2012

Footloose

Dennis Quaid was 57 in Footloose as 'Rev. Shaw Moore'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2011

Soul Surfer

Dennis Quaid was 56 in Soul Surfer as 'Tom Hamilton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2011

The Special Relationship

Dennis Quaid was 56 in The Special Relationship as 'Bill Clinton'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 29 2010

Legion

Dennis Quaid was 55 in Legion as 'Bob Hanson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 2010

Pandorum

Dennis Quaid was 55 in Pandorum as 'Payton'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 2009

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s

Dennis Quaid was 55 in Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s as 'Self (archive)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 2009

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Dennis Quaid was 55 in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as 'General Hawk'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 2009

Horsemen

Dennis Quaid was 54 in Horsemen as 'Aidan Breslin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2009

The Express

Dennis Quaid was 54 in The Express as 'Ben Schwartzwalder'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2008

Smart People

Dennis Quaid was 54 in Smart People as 'Lawrence Wetherhold'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2008

Vantage Point

Dennis Quaid was 53 in Vantage Point as 'Thomas Barnes'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2008

Battle for Terra

Dennis Quaid was 53 in Battle for Terra as 'Roven (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2007

Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise

Dennis Quaid was 52 in Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season

Dennis Quaid was 51 in 2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season as 'Voice'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 2006

American Dreamz

Dennis Quaid was 51 in American Dreamz as 'President Staton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 2006

Yours, Mine & Ours

Dennis Quaid was 51 in Yours, Mine & Ours as 'Frank Beardsley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2005

In Good Company

Dennis Quaid was 50 in In Good Company as 'Dan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 2004

Flight of the Phoenix

Dennis Quaid was 50 in Flight of the Phoenix as 'Frank Towns'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004

The Day After Tomorrow

Dennis Quaid was 50 in The Day After Tomorrow as 'Jack Hall'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2004

The Alamo

Dennis Quaid was 49 in The Alamo as 'Sam Houston'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2004

Remember the Alamo

Dennis Quaid was 49 in Remember the Alamo as 'Himself/Host'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 2003

Cold Creek Manor

Dennis Quaid was 49 in Cold Creek Manor as 'Cooper Tilson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2003

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

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2003

Far from Heaven

Dennis Quaid was 48 in Far from Heaven as 'Frank Whitaker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2002

The Rookie

Dennis Quaid was 47 in The Rookie as 'Jimmy Morris'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 2002

Dinner with Friends

Dennis Quaid was 47 in Dinner with Friends as 'Gabe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2001

The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency'

Dennis Quaid was 46 in The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 2001

Traffic

Dennis Quaid was 46 in Traffic as 'Arnie Metzger, '.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 2000

Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'

Dennis Quaid was 46 in Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 2000

Frequency

Dennis Quaid was 46 in Frequency as 'Frank Sullivan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2000

Any Given Sunday

Dennis Quaid was 45 in Any Given Sunday as 'Jack "Cap" Rooney'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999

Playing by Heart

Dennis Quaid was 44 in Playing by Heart as 'Hugh'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998

The Parent Trap

Dennis Quaid was 44 in The Parent Trap as 'Nick Parker'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1998

Everything That Rises

Dennis Quaid was 44 in Everything That Rises as 'Jim Clay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1998

Savior

Dennis Quaid was 44 in Savior as 'Joshua Rose'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1998

Switchback

Dennis Quaid was 43 in Switchback as 'FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997

Gang Related

Dennis Quaid was 43 in Gang Related as 'Joe Doe / William'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1997

The Making of 'DragonHeart'

Dennis Quaid was 42 in The Making of 'DragonHeart' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1997

DragonHeart

Dennis Quaid was 42 in DragonHeart as 'Bowen'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1996

Something to Talk About

Dennis Quaid was 41 in Something to Talk About as 'Eddie Bichon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1995

Wyatt Earp

Dennis Quaid was 40 in Wyatt Earp as 'Doc Holliday'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994

Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound

Dennis Quaid was 39 in Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Flesh and Bone

Dennis Quaid was 39 in Flesh and Bone as 'Arlis Sweeney'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1993

Undercover Blues

Dennis Quaid was 39 in Undercover Blues as 'Jeff Blue'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993

Wilder Napalm

Dennis Quaid was 39 in Wilder Napalm as 'Wallace'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1993

Postcards from the Edge

Dennis Quaid was 36 in Postcards from the Edge as 'Jack Faulkner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990

Come See the Paradise

Dennis Quaid was 36 in Come See the Paradise as 'Jack McGurn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990

Great Balls of Fire!

Dennis Quaid was 35 in Great Balls of Fire! as 'Jerry Lee Lewis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1989

Everybody's All-American

Dennis Quaid was 34 in Everybody's All-American as 'Gavin Grey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1988

D.O.A.

Dennis Quaid was 33 in D.O.A. as 'Dexter Cornell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988

Suspect

Dennis Quaid was 33 in Suspect as 'Eddie Sanger'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987

Innerspace

Dennis Quaid was 33 in Innerspace as 'Lt. Tuck Pendleton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1987

The Big Easy

Dennis Quaid was 32 in The Big Easy as 'Remy McSwain'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1986

Enemy Mine

Dennis Quaid was 31 in Enemy Mine as 'Willis Davidge'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1985

Dreamscape

Dennis Quaid was 30 in Dreamscape as 'Alex Gardner'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1984

Bill: On His Own

Dennis Quaid was 29 in Bill: On His Own as 'Barry Morrow'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1983

The Right Stuff

Dennis Quaid was 29 in The Right Stuff as 'Gordon Cooper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983

Jaws 3-D

Dennis Quaid was 29 in Jaws 3-D as 'Mike Brody'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1983

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

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1983

Tough Enough

Dennis Quaid was 29 in Tough Enough as 'Art Long'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1983

Johnny Belinda

Dennis Quaid was 28 in Johnny Belinda as 'Kyle Hager'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1982

Bill

Dennis Quaid was 27 in Bill as 'Barry Morrow'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1981

Stripes

Dennis Quaid was 27 in Stripes as 'Extra at Graduation Ceremony'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

Dennis Quaid was 27 in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia as 'Travis Child'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981

Caveman

Dennis Quaid was 27 in Caveman as 'Lar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1981

All Night Long

Dennis Quaid was 26 in All Night Long as 'Freddie Dupler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981

The Hearse

Dennis Quaid was 26 in The Hearse as 'Repairman (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1980

The Long Riders

Dennis Quaid was 26 in The Long Riders as 'Ed Miller'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1980

Gorp

Dennis Quaid was 26 in Gorp as 'Mad Grossman'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1980

Breaking Away

Dennis Quaid was 25 in Breaking Away as 'Mike'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1979

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

Dennis Quaid was 24 in Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill as 'Roy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1979

Are You in the House Alone?

Dennis Quaid was 24 in Are You in the House Alone? as 'Phil Lawver'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1978

The Seniors

Dennis Quaid was 24 in The Seniors as 'Alan Darby'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1978

Our Winning Season

Dennis Quaid was 24 in Our Winning Season as 'Paul Morelli'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1978

September 30, 1955

Dennis Quaid was 23 in September 30, 1955 as 'Frank'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1977

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Dennis Quaid was 23 in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden as 'Shark, Baseball Pitcher'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1977

Crazy Mama

Dennis Quaid was 21 in Crazy Mama as 'Bellhop'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975

I Can Only Imagine 2

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in I Can Only Imagine 2 as 'Arthur'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Saurus City

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in Saurus City as 'Rind - Shrouded Knight (voice)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

American Pride

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in American Pride as '“Cowboy” Jack Clement'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

War Machine

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in War Machine

Movie Released: Unreleased

This Blue Is Mine

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in This Blue Is Mine

Movie Released: Unreleased

Littlemouth

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in Littlemouth

Movie Released: Unreleased

Sovereign

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in Sovereign as 'John Bouchart'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Broke

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in Broke

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Happy Face

Dennis Quaid will be 70+ in Happy Face as 'Keith Jesperson / Happy Face Killer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 2025

Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid was 70+ in Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2024

Top Combat Pilot

Dennis Quaid was 69+ in Top Combat Pilot as 'Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2023

Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Dennis Quaid was 69+ in Lawmen: Bass Reeves as 'Marshal Sherrill Lynn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 2023

Full Circle

Dennis Quaid was 69+ in Full Circle as 'Jeff McCusker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 13 2023

Josh Gates Tonight

Dennis Quaid was 65+ in Josh Gates Tonight as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2020

Merry Happy Whatever

Dennis Quaid was 65+ in Merry Happy Whatever as 'Don Quinn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 28 2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Dennis Quaid was 65+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Tamron Hall

Dennis Quaid was 65+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Goliath

Dennis Quaid was 62+ in Goliath as 'Wade Blackwood'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 2016

The Art of More

Dennis Quaid was 61+ in The Art of More as 'Samuel Brukner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 19 2015

Fortitude

Dennis Quaid was 60+ in Fortitude as 'Michael Lennox'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 29 2015

MLB Network Presents

Dennis Quaid was 60+ in MLB Network Presents as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 13 2015

Drunk History

Dennis Quaid was 59+ in Drunk History as 'Lucky Luciano'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013

Vegas

Dennis Quaid was 58+ in Vegas as 'Sheriff Ralph Lamb'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012

Workaholics

Dennis Quaid was 56+ in Workaholics as 'Ted Murphy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 06 2011

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Dennis Quaid was 55+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

The Reichen Show

Dennis Quaid was 51+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Dennis Quaid was 49+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

America's Next Top Model

Dennis Quaid was 49+ in America's Next Top Model as 'Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 20 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Dennis Quaid was 48+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

The View

Dennis Quaid was 43+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Dennis Quaid was 42+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Daily Show

Dennis Quaid was 42+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Muppets Tonight

Dennis Quaid was 41+ in Muppets Tonight as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996

Inside the Actors Studio

Dennis Quaid was 40+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Dennis Quaid was 39+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Dennis Quaid was 38+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

Saturday Night Live

Dennis Quaid was 21+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Baretta

Dennis Quaid was 20+ in Baretta

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975

60 Minutes

Dennis Quaid was 14+ in 60 Minutes as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Today

Dennis Quaid was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952