Dennis Quaid is a successful actor of many talents. He is known for his roles in Break Away, The Right Thing, The Parent Trap, Frequency, Traffic, The Beginner, The Day After Tomorrow, Vantage Point, Walk Away, Soul Surfer, Dog Purpose, and I Can Just Imagine It . He is also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the band Dennis Quaid and the Sharks . Additionally, Dennis is an avid golfer with a passion for fitness.

Born name

Dennis William Quaid

nickname

Dennis

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

Houston, Texas, United States

Residence

He divides his time between –

• Los Angeles, California, United States
• Montana, Texas, United States

nationality

training

Dennis Quaid attended Paul W. Horn Elementary School in Bellaire and Pershing Middle School in Houston. At Bellaire High School, he studied Mandarin and dance.

He later attended the University of Houston and studied acting with coach Cecil Pickett. He also studied ballet at university. However, Dennis soon dropped out and moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

occupation

Actor, producer, director, singer, author

family

• Father – William Rudy Quaid (Electrician)
• Mother – Juanita B. Quaid (Real Estate Agent)
• Siblings – Randy Quaid (Older Brother) (Actor)
• Others – Evi Quaid (Sister-in-law), Amanda Quaid (Niece), Buddy Quaid (Half-brother), Brandy Quaid (Half-sister), Bo Brinkman (Cousin), Corbett Tuck (Cousin), Dakota Brinkman (Cousin)

Manager

Dennis Quaid is managed by –

• George Freeman, Agent, Agentur William Morris, Beverly Hills, Kalifornien, USA
• Lisa Kasteler, Publicist, Wolf Kasteler Van Iden & Associates, Beverly Hills, California, USA
• Tom Hansen or Tom McGuire, Attorneys at Law, Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Sloane and Richman, Beverly Hills, California, USA

Genre

Rock’n’Roll, Country-Soul

instruments

vocals, guitar

labels

Unsigned

To build

Athletic

Height

6ft or 183cm

weight

80 kg or 176 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Dennis Quaid dated –

1. PJ Soles – Dennis met actress PJ Soles while filming Our Winning Season (1978). The couple married shortly thereafter in 1978. However, things did not go well between them and they separated in 1983.
2. Lea Thompson (1983-1989) – In 1983, Dennis began dating his co-star from the movie Bake 3-D (1983), Lea Thompson. The couple was in a living relationship and they were also engaged for a while before calling it quits in 1989.
3. Meg Ryan (1988-2001) – In 1988, Dennis fell in love with actress Meg Ryan, who was also his co-star in the thriller. OA (1988). Finally, on February 14, 1991, on Valentine’s Day, the couple tied the knot. They were soon blessed with a son named Jack Henry Quaid (born April 24, 1992). However, the star couple felt the pressure of the comparison and Dennis felt overshadowed by his wife’s fame. They finalized their divorce on July 16, 2001. Later in an interview with Today he admitted that his relationship with Meg Ryan was the most successful among all his other relationships.
4. Andie MacDowell (2001) – Dennis had an affair with actress Andie MacDowell in 2001.
5. Kimberly Buffington (2003-2018) – In 2003, Dennis started a relationship with a real estate agent from Austin, Texas, Kimberly Buffington. A mutual friend had introduced them to a dinner party in Austin, Texas and they tied the knot at Dennis’ ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana. The couple were blessed with twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, who were born on November 8, 2007 through a surrogate mother in Santa Monica, California. Unfortunately, their marriage began to fall apart. After filing a number of divorce cases and reconciliations, the spouses finalized their divorce on April 27, 2018.
6. Santa Auzina (2016-Present) – In 2016, Dennis began dating Latvian-born model Santa Auzina. She’s half his age and the couple have been spotted having dinner and holidays together in Hawaii.

race/ethnicity

White

He is English, Irish, Scottish and Cajun (French).

hair colour

salt pepper

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• long chin
• Grin wide

brand promotion

Dennis Quaid has done endorsement work for brands like –

• Visa credit card (June 2007)
• Olympus (2005)
• Insurance Company (2018)

Religion

Christianity

He grew up in a Baptist family.

Known for

• His diverse roles in films, including Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), The Parent Trap (1998), Frequency (2000), Traffic (2000), The Beginner (2002), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Viewpoint (2008) , The Express (2008), Legion (2010), Unbound (2011), Soul Surfer (2011), A Dog’s Purpose (2017) and I Can Only Imagine It (2018)
• Being the lead singer of his band, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks . The band has performed various original songs such as Spill the Wine and Gloria .

As a singer

He has written and performed songs for many of the films he was in. The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981), Strong Enough (1983) and The Big Easy (1986).

Dennis has also worked on some original hit singles like Spill the Wine with his band, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks.

first movie

In 1975, he made his big screen debut as Bellhop in the action drama film, Crazy Mama . However, he was uncredited for his role.

In 1977 he made his credited big screen debut in the fantasy drama. I never promised you a rose garden .

As a voice actor, Dennis made his big screen debut as the voice of Roven in the action-adventure animated film. Battle for Terra , in 2007.

First TV show

In 1977 he made his first appearance as Scott Martin in the crime series Baretta .

As a voice actor, he made his TV show debut in the documentary series Freedom: A History of the United States .

Personal trainer

Dennis Quaid believes in staying proactive and engaging in any physical activity one way or another. When he was younger he ran and boxed a lot. As he got older, he switched from running to cycling. Despite this, he goes to the gym, works out with weights and does sit-ups. He also practices yoga.

As for his diet, he follows a strict diet of lean meats, vegetables and fruits.

Dennis Quaid favorite things

• Direktor – David Lean
• Place – home where he can feel at peace
• Movie He Made – The Right Thing (1983)
• Book – The Bible

Dennis Quaid facts

1. During his performances with his band, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks , he prefers to play barefoot so he feels more relaxed, much like he feels playing in his living room.
2. He enjoys golf and is a handicap golfer.
3. He is a licensed pilot and owns a Cessna Citation 500 series twin engine light jet.
4. In 2005, Golf Digest magazine named him as a top golfer in the “Hollywood set”.
5. On November 16, 2005, he received the Star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
6. In March 2005, he was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in Austin, Texas.
7. In the mid-1990s, Dennis struggled with anorexia resulting from his preparation for the role of Doc Holliday in Wyatt Earp (1994).
8. He’s left-handed.
9. He is a fan of the Houston Astros professional baseball team .
10. On November 18, 2007, his newborn twins accidentally received a drug overdose, resulting in their being admitted to an intensive care unit at a hospital near Los Angeles.
11. He is featured in the music videos for Bonnie Raitt’s “Thing Called Love” and Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls Of Fire”.
12. In 1998 he directed the TV movie, All That Awakened .
13. He has worked as a producer on various levels such as for various TV series, The Art of More and Vegas (2012-2013) and TV movies, All That Awakens (1998) and Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed ​​of Sound (1994).
14. He has won numerous awards for his role in the film Far From Heaven (2002) including the New York Film Critics Circle Award (2002) and the Chicago Film Critics Association (2003) for Best Supporting Actor .
15. Quaid has been associated with many charitable organizations and events, including the annual Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend, held in Austin from 2002-2007, and the International Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.
16. He wanted to be a musician before he started acting.
17. He once wanted to be an astronomer because he was fascinated by the stars.
18. His biggest favorite effect is pettiness.
19. He loves watermelon.
20. By the time he was 12, he was working as a veterinary assistant.
21. His first celebrity was Donna Reed.
22. Visit his band’s official website at dennisquaidandthesharks.com.
23. Dennis Quaid does not have a social media account.