Dennis William Quaid is undoubtedly one of the American actors known for his wide variety of dramatic and comedic roles. He has been on a number of successful movies and is a multi-award winning actor among many accolades. Before his days in University, he was already in love with acting so it was not a surprised when he dropped out before completing his degree.

Date of Birth: April 9, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Quaid moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film but he initially had trouble finding film roles. His story changed after his breakout role in Breaking Away (1979) and subsequently became a highly sought after in the industry. Aside from acting, Quaid is a musician who plays with the band, The Sharks; he holds a flying license and is also a handicap golfer. Keep reading as we take you through the family life of this spectacular actor with a signature grin.

Dennis Quaid parents

William R. Buddy Quaid (father)

Date of Birth: November 21, 1923

Date of Death: February 8, 1987 (aged 64)

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

He was a part-time actor and also an electrician. Buddy is remembered not just for being the father to the versatile actor Dennis but as the voluble and gregarious man who loved to sing for his family. After divorce with Nita he was married to Tana P. Quaid.

Juanita “Nita” Bonniedale Jordan (mother)

Date of Birth: January 30, 1927

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

She was a real estate agent and is the mother of the eldest two Quaid sons.

Dennis Quaid siblings

Randy Quaid (elder brother from same parents)

Date of Birth: October 1, 1950

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Randy is the eldest Quaid brother and is also a respected figure in the industry. He was already on the Hollywood path before Dennis joined him and he is today a Golden Globe and Academy Awards nominee.

Buddy John Quaid (younger paternal half-brother)

Date of Birth: November 26, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

He is the only younger brother to the Far from Heaven (2003) actor and was born from their father’s othe relationship with Tana P. Quaid. Buddy John is also an actor and is known for his work on The Big Easy (1986) and Desert Saints (2002). He has been married to Marielle Lamy since July 11, 2010. He now works as realtor in Austin, Texas.

Brandy Barnett (nee Quaid) (younger paternal half-sister)

Brandy with husband

Brandy is the only female Quaid and we can’t tell exactly how close she is to her celebrity brother.