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Dennis Quaid

Date of birth: 1954-04-09

Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 데니스 퀘이드, دنیس کوید, دِنیس کِیوِد

Dennis Quaid

Biography

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).

Movie Credits

The Day After Tomorrow
3.3

The Day After Tomorrow

2004-05-26

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmen

Savior
3.6

Savior

1998-06-01

A hardened mercenary in the Foreign Legion begins to find his own humanity when confronted with atro

Playing by Heart
3.3

Playing by Heart

1998-12-30

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak

Frequency
3.6

Frequency

2000-04-28

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 year

Traffic
3.5

Traffic

2000-12-27

An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the ne

In Good Company
3

In Good Company

2004-12-29

Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corpora

Innerspace
3.4

Innerspace

1987-07-01

Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Acci

On a Wing and a Prayer
3

On a Wing and a Prayer

2023-03-28

After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, passenger Doug White must safely land a plane and sa

Far from Heaven
3.5

Far from Heaven

2002-11-08

In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions

The Alamo
2.9

The Alamo

2004-04-07

Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bow

The Long Game
3.5

The Long Game

2024-04-12

In a segregated Texas, five Mexican-American teenage caddies were prohibited from playing at the cou

Switchback
3

Switchback

1997-10-31

After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he trave

Breaking Away
3.5

Breaking Away

1979-05-24

Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm

Littlemouth
0

Littlemouth

It tells the story of a computer scientist who is recruited by a tech billionaire to work on a proje

Legion
3

Legion

2010-01-21

When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanit

Gorp
1.6

Gorp

1980-05-01

Pranksters cause trouble at a summer camp for rich kids.

Vantage Point
3.2

Vantage Point

2008-02-01

During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck d

Postcards from the Edge
3.3

Postcards from the Edge

1990-09-14

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in w

Broke
3.5

Broke

2025-06-10

A bronc rider in denial about his fading rodeo career battles against brain injury and a sudden bliz

Dreamscape
3

Dreamscape

1984-08-15

In order to diagnose the psychic traumas suffered by his patients, Dr. Paul Novotny gets young Alex

Great Balls of Fire!
3.1

Great Balls of Fire!

1989-06-30

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of th

Dinner with Friends
2.8

Dinner with Friends

2001-08-11

A husband and wife reevaluate their marriage after their closest friends, another couple decide to s

Pretenders
2.6

Pretenders

2019-09-27

A love triangle involving a photographer, a director and an actress.

Enemy Mine
3.5

Enemy Mine

1985-12-12

A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he enco

Flight of the Phoenix
3

Flight of the Phoenix

2004-12-17

When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shu

DragonHeart
3.3

DragonHeart

1996-05-31

In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes

Wyatt Earp
3.4

Wyatt Earp

1994-06-24

From Wichita to Dodge City, to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Wyatt Earp is taught that nothing matte

Cold Creek Manor
2.7

Cold Creek Manor

2003-09-19

A family moves from New York into an old mansion in the countryside, still filled with the previous

D.O.A.
3.1

D.O.A.

1988-03-18

Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people aroun

The Right Stuff
3.7

The Right Stuff

1983-10-20

As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to

Suspect
3.3

Suspect

1987-10-23

When a Supreme Court judge commits suicide and his secretary is found murdered, all fingers point to

Any Given Sunday
3.4

Any Given Sunday

1999-12-22

A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replac

American Dreamz
2.5

American Dreamz

2006-03-04

The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the

Smart People
2.9

Smart People

2008-04-11

Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an int

Everybody's All-American
2.7

Everybody's All-American

1988-11-04

Louisiana football star Gavin Grey had it all. He was an All-American champion who married his high-

Undercover Blues
3

Undercover Blues

1993-09-10

When fun-loving American agents Jeff and Jane Blue are called back from maternity leave for a specia

The Parent Trap
3.6

The Parent Trap

1998-07-28

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their par

Yours, Mine & Ours
3.1

Yours, Mine & Ours

2005-11-23

Admiral Frank Beardsley returns to New London to run the Coast Guard Academy, his last stop before a

Gang Related
3.2

Gang Related

1997-10-08

After murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done.

Bill
3.3

Bill

1981-12-22

Bill, an intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent m

The Express
3.5

The Express

2008-10-10

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to wi

The Rookie
3.4

The Rookie

2002-03-25

Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career

The Long Riders
3.3

The Long Riders

1980-05-16

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2.9

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009-08-03

From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest i

Our Winning Season
2.2

Our Winning Season

1978-05-01

This teen drama follows high-school senior David Wakefield, a talented runner who is set on leading

American Pride
0

American Pride

A chronicle of the life Charley Pride, from his start as a Negro League baseball player, to his stin

Soul Surfer
3.5

Soul Surfer

2011-04-08

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously

The Substance
3.6

The Substance

2024-09-07

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily

The Special Relationship
3.2

The Special Relationship

2010-05-29

A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of

Tough Enough
2.5

Tough Enough

1983-04-14

An aspiring country singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters

Battle for Terra
3.1

Battle for Terra

2007-09-06

A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eye

Horsemen
3

Horsemen

2009-02-06

A recently widowed detective still grieving over his wife's death discovers a shocking connection be

Jaws 3-D
2.2

Jaws 3-D

1983-07-22

A giant thirty-five-foot shark becomes trapped in a SeaWorld theme park and it's up to the sons of p

Flesh and Bone
3

Flesh and Bone

1993-11-05

Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focu

Something to Talk About
2.8

Something to Talk About

1995-08-04

Grace King Bichon, who is managing her father's riding-stable, discovers that her husband Eddie is d

Caveman
3.3

Caveman

1981-04-17

Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man,

Footloose
3.3

Footloose

2011-10-06

Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where loud music and

The Seniors
2.3

The Seniors

1978-06-30

Four college seniors open a bogus sex clinic, which unexpectedly mushrooms into a multi-million doll

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
0

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

2023-01-20

A short film tribute about the musician Meat Loaf, released by his family in 2023 on the anniversary

September 30, 1955
3.3

September 30, 1955

1977-08-19

A young Southerner loses his grip on reality when his favorite movie star James Dean suddenly dies i

Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise
3.8

Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise

2007-01-01

Meat Loaf, the legendary rocker, reveals surprising shades of himself -- and his internal demons --

Pandorum
3.3

Pandorum

2009-09-08

Two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been

Sovereign
3.4

Sovereign

2025-07-11

Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teachi

Wilder Napalm
2.8

Wilder Napalm

1993-08-20

Wilder and Wallace are brothers and pyrokinetics. Ever since childhood they've been able to start fi

Are You in the House Alone?
3.1

Are You in the House Alone?

1978-09-20

An average high school girl's life is turned upside down after she is attacked and savagely assaulte

The Words
3.3

The Words

2012-09-07

The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success a

The Making of 'DragonHeart'
3.3

The Making of 'DragonHeart'

1997-01-14

This documentary was first released on the laserdisc for DragonHeart, and was then re-released on bo

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
2.9

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

1981-06-05

An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their dreams of N

What to Expect When You're Expecting
3

What to Expect When You're Expecting

2012-05-17

Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are u

Come See the Paradise
3.1

Come See the Paradise

1990-08-17

In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job

Beneath the Darkness
2.4

Beneath the Darkness

2012-01-06

After watching their best friend get murdered, a group of teens struggle to expose a local hero as t

Playing for Keeps
2.8

Playing for Keeps

2012-11-29

A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt

Movie 43
2.3

Movie 43

2013-01-24

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane

At Any Price
2.7

At Any Price

2012-08-30

Set in the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious Henry Whipple wants his rebellious son

All Night Long
2.6

All Night Long

1981-03-06

Executive George Dupler loses his temper and is demoted to the night manager at a 24 hour drugstore.

Mr. Nelson on the North Side
3.3

Mr. Nelson on the North Side

2021-09-25

Music icons including Chuck D, Orianthi, and Chaka Khan recount never-before-told stories of Prince

Strays
3.6

Strays

2023-08-17

When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that

Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
3.3

Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'

2000-12-19

Strange World
3.1

Strange World

2022-11-23

A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legenda

Mad Families
2.4

Mad Families

2017-01-12

Three families compete for a camping spot during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Miracles on the Plains
1

Miracles on the Plains

2015-09-08

On April 23, 2013, the oaks at Toomer's Corner had to be removed. More than two years earlier, those

The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency'
3

The Science And Technology Behind 'Frequency'

2001-04-03

A deep dive exploration of the science and creativity in the making of 'Frequency'

The Men of Midway
0

The Men of Midway

2020-02-18

Meet the dazzling line-up of male stars who bring Midway to life. Nick Jonas, Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckha

Truth
3.3

Truth

2015-10-16

As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the bigge

Grid Down, Power Up
4

Grid Down, Power Up

2022-05-18

Our power grid is at grave risk of shutting down completely. An orchestrated physical attack, electr

A Dog's Purpose
3.8

A Dog's Purpose

2017-01-19

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multip

This Blue Is Mine
0

This Blue Is Mine

While on vacation after a traumatic miscarriage, Connie becomes enamored by her father’s new enigmat

Kin
3

Kin

2018-08-29

A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother f

Everything That Rises
2.4

Everything That Rises

1998-07-12

His son's critical injury forces a Montana man (Dennis Quaid) to reconsider priorities as he struggl

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill
1

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

1979-01-08

A variety of people are drawn together through their participation in an amateur talent contest in a

Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
0

Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth

1997-01-28

Telly feels left out when all the other kids at Gina's day care are going to the circus and lies tha

I Can Only Imagine
3.8

I Can Only Imagine

2018-02-14

Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of h

2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season
3

2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season

2006-04-04

The Houston Astros overcame the worst start in franchise history to win the National League.

The Intruder
3

The Intruder

2019-05-03

A psychological thriller about a young married couple who buys a beautiful Napa Valley house on seve

Stripes
3.3

Stripes

1981-06-26

Hard-luck cabbie John Winger, directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfri

Midway
3.6

Midway

2019-11-06

The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude

A Dog's Journey
4

A Dog's Journey

2019-05-03

A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.

Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works
4

Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works

2019-06-09

In 1943, in a circus tent in Burbank, CA, a bunch of revolutionary thinkers first gathered together

Reagan
3.1

Reagan

2024-08-29

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked

Bill: On His Own
3.4

Bill: On His Own

1983-11-09

Bill Sackter struggles to cope after his best friend and guardian, Barry Morrow and his wife Beverly

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
3

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

1977-07-14

A disturbed and institutionalized 16-year-old girl struggles between fantasy and reality.

John Bronco
3

John Bronco

2020-10-15

The unbelievable story of the rise, fall and ultimate redemption of the legendary pitchman for the F

The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
2.5

The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die

1983-07-15

Academy Award winner Lou Gossett Jr. takes you underwater on the trail of the great white shark and

Born a Champion
3.5

Born a Champion

2021-01-22

After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blain

Johnny Belinda
3

Johnny Belinda

1982-10-19

While attempting to set up a communal garden in a poverty stricken rural community, Bill Richmond be

Remember the Alamo
0

Remember the Alamo

2003-12-16

The batle that took place at the Alamo in 1863 between Mexicans and Texans holds many secrets, myths

Blue Miracle
3.7

Blue Miracle

2021-05-27

To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain

The Tiger Rising
2.8

The Tiger Rising

2022-01-07

When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs

Crazy Mama
2.8

Crazy Mama

1975-06-01

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California be

Saurus City
0

Saurus City

A disgraced and battle-weary knight answers a call to aid a young woman in distress — only to realiz

American Underdog
3.6

American Underdog

2021-12-25

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Su

The Hill
3.8

The Hill

2023-08-18

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with hi

War Machine
0

War Machine

In the final 24 hours of the world’s toughest selection process, a team of Army Rangers encounters a

The Big Easy
3.1

The Big Easy

1986-11-27

Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His

I Can Only Imagine 2
0

I Can Only Imagine 2

2026-02-20

Continuing the inspirational true story of Bart Millard, the lead singer of the Christian band Mercy

The Hearse
2.6

The Hearse

1980-06-01

A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt’s house in a small Californian town, and is harassed by

Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound
0

Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound

1994-01-01

Experience the thrill, precision and aerial artistry of the Blue Angels. Host Dennis Quaid opens the

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
0

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s

2009-08-11

In the 1980s we got our MTV but seemed to have lost much of the musical film in the process. But the

The Florist
0

The Florist

A quiet horticulturalist harboring a secret life as a lethal assassin finds his true identity jeopar

Callback
0

Callback

Based on the short of the same name, the plot is being kept under wraps.

Twin Towers: Legacy
0

Twin Towers: Legacy

2025-08-29

In this follow up to Robert Port's Twin Towers, follow the journeys of NYPD Detective Joe Vigiano's