Dennis William Quaid (born
April 9,
1954) is an
American actor. Raised in
Texas, he became known during the
1980s after appearing in several successful films, and has since established a career as a major
Hollywood actor.
Biography
Early life
Quaid was born in
Houston,
Texas, the son of Juanita Bonniedale "Nita" (
née Jordan), a
real estate agent, and William Rudy Quaid, an electrician.
[Dennis Quaid Biography (1954-)] He is the younger brother of actor
Randy Quaid. Quaid has Irish and
Cajun ancestry.
[Stated in interview at Inside the Actors Studio] He attended
Pershing Middle School in Houston. He studied drama at
Bellaire High School in
Bellaire, Texas and later in college, at the
University of Houston, under drama coach Cecil Pickett.
