Dennis William Quaid is an American actor known for his comedic and dramatic roles. First gaining widespread attention in the 1980s, his career rebounded in the 1990s after he overcame an addiction to drugs and an eating disorder.
For Disney, he portrayed Nick Parker in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap and Jim Morris in The Rookie. He also guest-starred on Muppets Tonight in Episode 207. Additionally, he played Dexter Cornell in the 1988 Touchstone Pictures film, D.O.A., Cooper Tilson in the 2003 film, Cold Creek Manor, and Sam Houston in the 2004 film, The Alamo and Mike Heck on the ABC sitcom The Middle.
He is also the younger brother of Randy Quaid.
Disney Roles[]
Jim Morris
(The Rookie)
(The Rookie)
Gallery[]
Dennis Quaid on Muppets Tonight
Dennis Quaid and his wife, Kimberly, arrive at the 68th annual Golden Globes in January 2011.
Dennis Quaid speaks at the Vegas panel at the 2012 Summer TCA Tour.
Dennis Quaid attending the 2012 Toronto International Film Fest
Dennis Quaid attending the 2013 Tribeca Film Fest
Dennis Quaid speaks at The Art of More panel at the 2015 Summer TCA Tour.
Dennis Quaid and his eldest son, Jack, attend the Armani and Cinema Society Screening of Truth in October 2015.
Dennis Quaid visits Jimmy Kimmel Live in January 2017.
Trivia[]
- He was considered for the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. However, Ewan McGregor was cast at the end.