Dennis Quaid
Acting
Biography
Dennis William Quaid (born April 9, 1954) is an American actor. He became known during the 1980s after appearing in several successful films, including as Mike Brody in Jaws 3-D (1983), Alex Gardner in Dreamscape (1984), Remy McSwain in The Big Easy (1987), Tuck Pendleton in Innerspace (1987), Jefferson "Jeff" Blue in Undercover Blues (1993), Bowen in Dragonheart (1996), Joe Doe/William in Gang Related (1997), Frank Towns in Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Jack Hall in The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose (2011).
Born: April 9, 1954
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA
Known For
Disney 100: Remember That
Celebrate 100 years of Disney, with Disney's greatest characters being discussed by the biggest stars and fans, as they reflect on storytelling moments that shaped our culture.
Top Combat Pilot
Dennis Quaid takes us inside the most elite aviation program in America. Known as WTI, the Marine’s version of Top Gun invites the best of the best combat pilots from every squadron in the country to prove their mettle. All are out to perfect their specialty, operating an unrivaled air fleet including F-18 Hornets, Huey, and Cobra Combat helicopters. The pilots who distinguish themselves earn a coveted invitation to return as an instructor…while those who slip up might not graduate at all.
A Dog's Journey
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Grid Down, Power Up
Our power grid is at grave risk of shutting down completely. An orchestrated physical attack, electromagnetic pulse attack (EMP), cyber-attack, or geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) could shut down our electricity grid for as long as one calendar year or longer. Our electric utility companies have not implemented sufficient precautions to protect our grid, yet they are aware of the dangers. Our state and federal officials are aware of the threat a shutdown poses, yet they haven’t passed any legislation that deals with the threat. This documentary helps us understand the threat, why it has become a threat, and demonstrates how we can fix this problem.
Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works
In 1943, in a circus tent in Burbank, CA, a bunch of revolutionary thinkers first gathered together in secrecy to build America's first jet fighter. They were rule benders, chance takers, corner cutters-people who believed that nothing was impossible. I
MLB Network Presents
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
Josh Gates Tonight
Unable to travel due to the global pandemic, Josh Gates stays at home and interviews guests pertinent to the topic of the evening.
The Hill
The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.
A Dog's Purpose
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Filmography
as Arthur
as Narrator (voice)
as John Bouchart
as George Brandywine
as Rind - Shrouded Knight (voice)
as Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
as Harvey
as Ronald Reagan
as Self - Host
as Frank Mitchell
as Presenter
as Marshal Sherrill Lynn
as Self
as James Hill
as Birdwatcher
as Jeff McCusker
as Doug White
as Jaeger Clade (voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Narrator
as Beauchamp
as Dick Vermeil
as Self
as Wade
as Mason
as Narrator
as Self
as Don Quinn
as Vice Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey
as Joe
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Kelly Johnson
as Ethan Montgomery
as Charlie Peck
as Hal Solinski
as Arthur
as Adult Ethan
as Head Ranger
as Wade Blackwood
as Samuel Brukner
as Lt. Colonel Roger Charles
as Narrator (voice)
as Michael Lennox
as Self
as Lucky Luciano
as Charlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")
as Carl
as Sheriff Ralph Lamb
as Clay Hammond
as Henry Whipple
as Ramsey Cooper
as Ely
as Rev. Shaw Moore
as Tom Hamilton
as Ted Murphy
as Bill Clinton
as Bob Hanson
as Payton
as General Hawk
as Self - Guest
as Aidan Breslin
as Ben Schwartzwalder
as Lawrence Wetherhold
as Thomas Barnes
as Roven (voice)
as President Staton
as Frank Beardsley
as Self - Guest
as Dan
as Frank Towns
as Jack Hall
as Sam Houston
as Cooper Tilson
as Self
as Guest
as Self
as Frank Whitaker
as Jimmy Morris
as Gabe
as Arnie Metzger
as Frank Sullivan
as Jack 'Cap' Rooney
as Hugh
as Nick Parker
as Jim Clay
as Joshua Rose
as FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse
as Joe Doe / William
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Uncle Tommy
as Self
as Self
as Bowen
as Self
as Eddie Bichon
as Self
as Doc Holliday
as Arlis Sweeney
as Self - Guest
as Jeff Blue
as Wallace
as Jack Faulkner
as Jack McGurn
as Jerry Lee Lewis
as Gavin Grey
as Dexter Cornell
as Eddie Sanger
as Lt. Tuck Pendleton
as Remy McSwain
as Willis Davidge
as Alex Gardner
as Barry Morrow
as Gordon Cooper
as Mike Brody
as Art Long
as Kyle Hager
as Barry Morrow
as Extra at Graduation Ceremony
as Travis Child
as Lar
as Freddie Dupler
as Repairman (uncredited)
as Ed Miller
as Mad Grossman
as Mike
as Phil Lawver
as Alan Darby
as Paul Morelli
as Frank
as Shark, Baseball Pitcher
as Self - Host
as Bellhop
as Self
as Self
as Carl Rikker