Halfway between Bruce Willis y Harrison Ford, only without reaching the final impact of either of the previous two, we find a Dennis Quaid made a guarantee of solvency, efficiency, immaculate interpretation wherever he is placed...
Dennis Quaid was born on April 9, 1954 in Houston, Texas, United States. He is the son of actor and singer Jack Quaid and actress and singer Nell Scott.
He began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in several television series, such as The Bold Ones: The New Doctors y The Doctors. Her film debut came in 1977 with the film Breaking Away.
In the 1980s, Quaid became a movie star, starring in films such as The Right Stuff (1983) Innerspace (1987) DOA (1988) and Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
In the 1990s, Quaid continued to star in successful films, such as The Parent Trap (1998) Wyatt Earp (1993) Dragonheart (1996) and Any given sunday (1999)
In the 2000s, Quaid continued to work prolifically, starring in films such as Traffic (2000) Far from Heaven (2002) The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and GI Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009)
In the 2010s, Quaid continued to work on a variety of projects, including film, television, and theater. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the television series The Big Easy (1996-1997) and was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the play Farinelli (2003)
In the 2020s, Quaid has continued to work in film, television, and theater. He has starred in films such as The Kid (2020) The Right Stuff (2020) and american underdog (2021)
Dennis Quaid's three recommended movies
Frequency
Action, emotion and science fiction. A perfect plot triangle that unites a father and his son at different vital moments. The past can still be reconstructed. But new edges and challenges always appear when everything turns upside down. The question is whether the past really rebels when it is modified or whether there is any chance of finding new opportunities for the most unexpected time travelers. Plot of 10 and equally fantastic performances.
chosen for glory
Historical drama about the seven American astronauts who participated in the Mercury program. Quaid plays Gordon Cooper, one of the astronauts.
Dead on arrival
Thriller about a man who discovers that he has a terminal illness and only has 24 hours to live. Quaid plays Martin Bormann, the man who is being poisoned.
Other notable films by Dennis Quaid are:
- Great Balls of Fire! (1989): biopic about musician Jerry Lee Lewis. Quaid plays Lewis, a rock and roll musician known for his wild style and turbulent personal life.
- Innerspace (1987): Sci-fi comedy about a miniaturized scientist who is injected into a man's body.
- Wyatt Earp (1993): western about the legendary gunslinger Wyatt Earp.
- Dragonheart (1994): Epic fantasy about a knight who befriends a dragon.
- The Parent Trap (1998): family comedy about two twins who meet and decide to switch roles so that their parents can remarry.
- Any given sunday (1999): comedy-drama about a group of friends who get together to watch an American football game.
- Traffic (2000): drama about drug trafficking in the United States.
- Far from Heaven (2002): romantic drama set in the 50s.
- The Day After Tomorrow (2004): Apocalyptic thriller about a sudden climate change that causes an ice age.
- GI Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009): Action film about a group of elite soldiers fighting a terrorist organization.