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Dennis Quaid Movies, Cast & 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)…

Born
9 April 1954
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, USA
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Actor
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1 film

Biography

Who is Dennis Quaid?

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).

Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.

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Dennis was born in which country?

Houston, Texas, USA.

What is Dennis Quaid best known for?

Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.

Which Dennis Quaid films can I read about here?

The Florist (2026).