Dennis Quaid
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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).
Known for
Credits
Signal One (2026)
as Sam Houston
War Machine (2026)
as Army Sgt Maj Sheridan
The Substance (2024)
as Harvey
The Parent Trap (1998)
as Nick Parker
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
as General Hawk
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
as Jack Hall
Movie 43 (2013)
as Charlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")
Midway (2019)
as Vice Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey
A Dog's Journey (2019)
as Ethan Montgomery
Legion (2010)
as Bob Hanson
Jaws 3-D (1983)
as Mike Brody
Wyatt Earp (1994)
as Doc Holliday
A Dog's Purpose (2017)
as Adult Ethan
Traffic (2000)
as Arnie Metzger
Vantage Point (2008)
as Thomas Barnes
Frequency (2000)
as Frank Sullivan
Pandorum (2009)
as Payton
I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026)
as Arthur
Footloose (2011)
as Rev. Shaw Moore
Stripes (1981)
as Extra at Graduation Ceremony
The Intruder (2019)
as Charlie Peck
DragonHeart (1996)
as Bowen
The Words (2012)
as Clay Hammond
Strange World (2022)
as Jaeger Clade (voice)
Any Given Sunday (1999)
as Jack 'Cap' Rooney
Strays (2023)
as Birdwatcher
Soul Surfer (2011)
as Tom Hamilton
Innerspace (1987)
as Lt. Tuck Pendleton
The Rookie (2002)
as Jimmy Morris
The Alamo (2004)
as Sam Houston
Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
as Frank Towns
The Right Stuff (1983)
as Gordon Cooper
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
as Arthur
Sovereign (2025)
as John Bouchart
Mad Families (2017)
as Head Ranger
The Hill (2023)
as James Hill
Enemy Mine (1985)
as Willis Davidge
Born a Champion (2021)
as Mason
What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
as Ramsey Cooper
Reagan (2024)
as Ronald Reagan
In Good Company (2004)
as Dan
Caveman (1981)
as Lar
Cold Creek Manor (2003)
as Cooper Tilson
Yours, Mine & Ours (2005)
as Frank Beardsley
Playing for Keeps (2012)
as Carl
Horsemen (2009)
as Aidan Breslin
Kin (2018)
as Hal Solinski
Truth (2015)
as Lt. Colonel Roger Charles
Broke (2025)
as George Brandywine
The Express (2008)
as Ben Schwartzwalder
Playing by Heart (1998)
as Hugh
Blue Miracle (2021)
as Wade
Far from Heaven (2002)
as Frank Whitaker
D.O.A. (1988)
as Dexter Cornell
Switchback (1997)
as FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse
Gang Related (1997)
as Joe Doe / William
American Underdog (2021)
as Dick Vermeil
The Long Riders (1980)
as Ed Miller
Postcards from the Edge (1990)
as Jack Faulkner
American Dreamz (2006)
as President Staton
Suspect (1987)
as Eddie Sanger
The Big Easy (1986)
as Remy McSwain
On a Wing and a Prayer (2023)
as Doug White
Breaking Away (1979)
as Mike
Battle for Terra (2007)
as Roven (voice)
Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
as Jerry Lee Lewis
Flesh and Bone (1993)
as Arlis Sweeney
Savior (1998)
as Joshua Rose
Something to Talk About (1995)
as Eddie Bichon
Smart People (2008)
as Lawrence Wetherhold
Dreamscape (1984)
as Alex Gardner
At Any Price (2012)
as Henry Whipple
Undercover Blues (1993)
as Jeff Blue
The Long Game (2024)
as Frank Mitchell
The Florist (2026)
as Carl Rikker
The Tiger Rising (2022)
as Beauchamp
The Hearse (1980)
as Repairman (uncredited)
Disney 100: Remember That (2023)
as Self
Tough Enough (1983)
as Art Long
Crazy Mama (1975)
as Bellhop
Come See the Paradise (1990)
as Jack McGurn
All Night Long (1981)
as Freddie Dupler
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977)
as Shark, Baseball Pitcher
The Seniors (1978)
as Alan Darby
Wilder Napalm (1993)
as Wallace
John Bronco (2020)
as Narrator
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979)
as Roy
Saurus City (2025)
as Rind - Shrouded Knight (voice)
Dinner with Friends (2001)
as Gabe
The Special Relationship (2010)
as Bill Clinton
Are You in the House Alone? (1978)
as Phil Lawver
Callback (—)
Actor
Johnny Belinda (1982)
as Kyle Hager
Everybody's All-American (1988)
as Gavin Grey
Gorp (1980)
as Mad Grossman
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (—)
as Sander Goss
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
as Travis Child
Twin Towers: Legacy (2025)
as Narrator (voice)
Pretenders (2019)
as Joe
Our Winning Season (1978)
as Paul Morelli
The Parent Trap Reunion! (2020)
as Self
Beneath the Darkness (2012)
as Ely
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (2009)
as Self (archive)
The Men of Midway (2020)
as Self
I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash (2005)
as Self
Everybody Cut: The Stars of 'Footloose' (2012)
as Self
Mr. Nelson on the North Side (2024)
as Self
Jump Back: Re-Imagining “Footloose” (—)
as Self
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
September 30, 1955 (1977)
as Frank
Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works (2019)
as Kelly Johnson
This Blue Is Mine (—)
Actor
Realizing The Right Stuff (2003)
as Self
American Pride (—)
as “Cowboy” Jack Clement
Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' (2000)
as Self
Bill: On His Own (1983)
as Barry Morrow
The Making of 'DragonHeart' (1997)
as Self
Bill (1981)
as Barry Morrow
Everything That Rises (1998)
as Jim Clay
Grid Down, Power Up (2022)
as Narrator
The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die (1983)
Actor
Remember the Alamo (2003)
as Himself/Host
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll (2006)
Actor
Miracles on the Plains (2015)
as Narrator (voice)
The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency' (2001)
as Self
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth (1997)
as Uncle Tommy
Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound (1994)
as Narrator (voice)
Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise (2007)
as Self
2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season (2006)
as Voice