Dennis Quaid

Dennis William Quaid is an American actor, who for Disney, portrayed Nick Parker in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap and Jim Morris in The Rookie. He also guest-starred in Episode 207 of . Additionally, he played Dexter Cornell in the 1988 Touchstone Pictures film D.O.A., Cooper Tilson in the 2003 thriller film Cold Creek Manor, in the 2004 war film The Alamo, and Lawrence Wetherhold in the 2008 Miramax Film Smart People. He also voiced Jaeger Clade in the 2022 Disney animated feature film Strange World.
Quaid was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Juanita Bonnie Dale "Nita" (née Jordan), a real estate agent, and William Rudy Quaid, a licensed electrician. He has English, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Cajun (French) ancestry. Through his father, he is a first cousin twice removed of famous cowboy performer . Quaid attended Paul W. Horn Elementary School in Bellaire and Pershing Middle School in Houston. He studied Mandarin and dance at Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas, and later in college at the University of Houston under drama coach Cecil Pickett, who had previously taught at Bellaire High and whose daughter is actress Cindy Pickett. Quaid was raised in the Baptist faith. He is the younger brother of actor Randy Quaid.
Known for his comedic and dramatic roles, Quaid appeared in various films outside of Disney, such as , , , , , , , , , , , , , (2011), , , , , , , and .
He also appeared in several television shows, but his most notable role is as the voice of Grandpa Redbeard Krabs in the animated series . Additionally, he starred in a supporting role with Mickey Rooney in the 1981 television movie , portraying . He reprised this role in the 1983 sequel .
==Roles==
Nwlgdg.png|Nick Parker(The Parent Trap)
Jim Mooris Rookie DQ.jpg|Jim Morris(The Rookie)
Profile - Jaeger Clade.jpg|Jaeger Clade(Strange World)
==Gallery==
GreatBallsofFire.jpg|Dennis Quaid on .
Dennis Quaid & wife Kimberly 68th Golden Globes.jpg|Dennis Quaid and his wife, Kimberly, arrive at the 68th annual Golden Globes in January 2011.
Dennis Quaid Summer TCA Tour12.jpg|Dennis Quaid speaks at the panel at the 2012 Summer TCA Tour.
Dennis Quaid TIFF12.jpg|Dennis Quaid attending the 2012 Toronto International Film Fest.
Dennis Quaid Tribeca13.jpg|Dennis Quaid attending the 2013 Tribeca Film Fest.
Dennis Quaid Summer TCA Tour15.jpg|Dennis Quaid speaks at panel at the 2015 Summer TCA Tour.
Dennis Quaid and eldest son Jack.jpg|Dennis Quaid and his eldest son, Jack, attend the Armani and Cinema Society Screening of in October 2015.
Dennis Quaid JKL.jpg|Dennis Quaid visits in January 2017.
Dennis Quaid behind the scenes Strange World.jpg|Dennis Quaid behind the scenes of Strange World.
==Trivia==
*He was considered for the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in . However, Ewan McGregor was cast in the end.
*He was considered for the role of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, but Tim Allen was cast in the end.
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