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My Take
Dennis Quaid has always struck me as Hollywood's most likable utility player, and I mean that as high praise. From a Houston kid who studied at the University of Houston to a leading man with a star on the Walk of Fame, he built a career on charm, grit, and that famous grin. The detail I love most is that he is a real aircraft pilot; an actor who actually flies tells you something about his appetite for life. He moves between thrillers, family films, and voice work without ever seeming bored. Decades in, he still radiates the energy of a man having fun, and that durability is rarer than awards.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Quaid
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・クエイド
- Reading
- でにす・くえいど
- Born
- April 9, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / aircraft pilot / voice actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Bellaire High School
- University
- University of Houston
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Quaid born?
Born April 9, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Dennis Quaid from?
Dennis Quaid is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Dennis Quaid do?
Dennis Quaid works as film actor, actor, aircraft pilot, voice actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.