Dennis Quaid Biography Dennis William Quaid born April 9, 1954 is an American actor best known for his roles in Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), The Big Easy (1986), Innerspace (1987), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), Dragonheart (1996), The Parent Trap (1998), Frequency (2000), The Rookie (2002), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), In Good Company (2004), Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Yours, Mine & Ours (2005), and Vantage Point (2008). Quaid received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Far from Heaven (2002). In 2009, The Guardian recognized him as one of the best actors who had never received an Academy Award nomination.
Dennis Quaid Biography
Dennis William Quaid was born on April 9, 1954, in Houston, Texas, to Juanita Bonnie Dale “Nita” Quaid (née Jordan), a real estate agent, and William Rudy Quaid, an electrician. He grew up in Bellaire, a suburban city in Houston. Raised as a Baptist, Quaid studied drama, Mandarin Chinese, and dance while attending Bellaire High School. He later continued his studies at the University of Houston but dropped out before completing his degree. Dennis moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film, following in the footsteps of his brother, Randy Quaid, who had already begun to establish a successful career. However, Dennis initially struggled to land roles but began to gain attention after his performance in Breaking Away (1979) and received strong praise for his role in The Right Stuff (1983).
Dennis Quaid Biography Details
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Dennis William Quaid
April 9, 1954 Houston, Texas, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Houston |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
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| Children | 3, including Jack Quaid |
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| Category | Singers Bio |
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About Dennis Quaid
Dennis William Quaid is an American actor. He is known for his starring roles in Breaking Away, The Right Stuff, The Big Easy, Innerspace, Great Balls of Fire!, Dragonheart, The Parent Trap, Frequency, The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, In Good Company, Flight of the Phoenix, Yours, Mine & Ours, and Vantage Point.
- Born: 9 April 1954 (age 70 years), Houston, Texas, United States
- Spouse: Laura Savoie (m. 2020), Kimberly Quaid (m. 2004–2018), Meg Ryan (m. 1991–2001), P.J. SOLES (m. 1978–1983)
- Children: Jack Quaid, Zoe Grace Quaid, Thomas Boone Quaid
- Height: 1.83 m
- Siblings: Randy Quaid, Buddy John Quaid, Brandy Quaid
Early Life and Education
Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, Texas, to Juanita Bonnie Dale “Nita” (née Jordan) (1927–2019), a real estate agent, and William Rudy Quaid (1923–1987), an electrician. He has English, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Cajun (French) ancestry. Quaid is also a first cousin, twice removed, of legendary cowboy performer Gene Autry through his father. He attended Paul W. Horn Elementary School in Bellaire and Pershing Middle School in Houston. At Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas, Quaid studied Mandarin Chinese and dance, later continuing his drama studies at the University of Houston under drama coach Cecil Pickett, who had previously taught at Bellaire High. Quaid was raised in the Baptist faith and is the younger brother of actor Randy Quaid.
Dennis Quaid Facts & Wiki
Where does Dennis Quaid live? And how much money does Dennis Quaid earn?
| Birth Date | 9-4-1954 |
| Heritage/origin | English- French- Irish- |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion – believes in God? | Other |
| Residence | He owns a house in Austin, TX. |
Dennis Quaid Net Worth, Salary, Cars & Houses 2025
Dennis Quaid is a famous American actor. He is best known for his role as Mike in 1979 hit movie Breaking Away. He is also widely recognized for his memorable performances in the movies Traffic, Frequency, The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, The Parent Trap, and Far from Heaven.
| Estimated Net Worth | 30 million Dollar |
| Yearly Salary | N/A |
| Product Endorsements | Print ad for Olympus |
| Colleagues | Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix & Lasse Hallström |
| Management | William Morris Endeavor Entertainment |
Houses
Dennis Quaid currently resides at a 5,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in Austin, Texas. The modern-edged grey stone traditional is a freestanding residence with an attached two-car garage. Besides, Dennis also own own a 6-bedroom and 9-bath mansion in Pacific Palisades.
- Pacific Palisades house ($6.5 million) (Swimming Pool • )
- Austin, Texas house ($3.5 million)
Cars
Dennis Quaid: Girlfriend, Dating, Family & Friends
After splitting with his third wife, Dennis Quaid dated model model Santa Auzina who is 32 years younger than him.
| Relationship status | Dating (Since 2016) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Current Girlfriend of Dennis Quaid | Santa Auzina, |
| Ex-girlfriends or ex-wives | P. J. Soles, Meg Ryan, Kimberly Buffington |
| More info | Was previously married and divorced |
| Has any kids? | Yes, father of: Jack, Zoe, Thomas |
Family
He might have befriended Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix & Lasse Hallström, but what about family? Names of father, mother, kids, brothers & sisters:
- William Rudy Quaid (Father)
- Juanita Bonniedale (Mother)
- Randy Quaid (Brother)
- Jack Quaid (Son)
- Zoe Grace (Daughter)
- Thomas Boone (Son)
Friends
- Drake Bell
Height, Weight, Body Measurements, Tattoos, Skin, Hair & Eye Color
This calm actor originating from Houston, Texas has a athletic body & heartshaped face type.
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Hairstyle | alternative |
| Beard or Mustache | Beardless |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 183 cm |
| Weight | 86 kilo |
| Feet size | N/A |
| Does Dennis Quaid smoke? | Yes, regularly |
| Does Dennis Quaid have a tattoo? | No |
| Fitness, workout and diet | Dennis Quaid stay fit and active by working out regularly. He used to run for about 35 years and realized it was not good for his knees and joints. He turned into cycling and yoga as well as visiting the gym. |