Dennis Quaid

Dennis William Quaid
1954 -
American born Houston, Texas

Height 6' 1" (1.85 m) . Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, Texas, the son of an electrician. He studied drama in high school and in college, but dropped out before completing his studies, moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career. His brother, Randy Quaid, had already began to build a successful career, but Dennis initially had trouble finding work. He began to gain notice when he appeared in Breaking Away (1979) and earned strong reviews for his role in The Right Stuff (1983). Aside from acting, Quaid is also a musician, and plays with his band, the Sharks. Spouse
Kimberly Buffington (4 July 2004 - present), Meg Ryan (14 February 1991 - 16 July 2001) (divorced) 1 child, P.J. Soles (25 November 1978 - 23 January 1983) (divorced).

Smart People (2007) , Shame on You (2006) , Vantage Point (2007) , American Dreamz (2006) , Yours, Mine and Ours (2005) , Flight of the Phoenix (2004) , In Good Company (2004) , The Day After Tomorrow (2004) , The Alamo (2004), Cold Creek Manor (2003) , Far from Heaven (2002) , The Rookie (2002) , Dinner with Friends (2001) , Traffic (2000) , Frequency (2000) , Any Given Sunday (1999) , Playing by Heart (1998) , The Parent Trap (1998) , Everything That Rises (1998) , Savior (1998) , Switchback (1997) , Gang Related (1997) , Dragonheart (1996) , Something to Talk About (1995) , Wyatt Earp (1994) , Flesh and Bone (1993) , Undercover Blues (1993) , Wilder Napalm (1993) , "Saturday Night Live" (1990) , Postcards from the Edge (1990) , Come See the Paradise (1990) , Great Balls of Fire! (1989) , Everybody's All-American (1988) , D.O.A. (1988) , Suspect (1987) , Innerspace (1987) , The Big Easy (1987) , Enemy Mine (1985) , Dreamscape (1984) , Bill: On His Own (1983) , The Right Stuff (1983) , Jaws 3-D (1983) , Tough Enough (1983) , Johnny Belinda (1982) , Bill (1981) , Stripes (1981) , The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) , Caveman (1981) , All Night Long (1981) , Gorp (1980) , The Long Riders (1980) , Breaking Away (1979) , Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979) , Are You in the House Alone? (1978) , The Seniors (1978) , Our Winning Season (1978) , "Baretta" (1977) , September 30, 1955 (1977) , I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) , Crazy Mama (1975)