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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 26, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Quick Facts Born: April 9, 1954, Houston, Texas, U.S. (age 70) (Show more) Notable Family Members: spouse Meg Ryan (Show more) Married To: Kimberly Buffington Quaid (2004–2018) Meg Ryan (1991–2001) P.J. Soles (1978–1983) (Show more) Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In): "Merry Happy Whatever" (2019) "Midway" (2019) "Goliath" (2019) "A Dog's Journey" (2019) "The Intruder" (2019) "Fortitude" (2017–2018) "Pretenders" (2018) "Kin" (2018) "I Can Only Imagine" (2018) "A Dog's Purpose" (2017) "Workaholics" (2017) "Mad Families" (2017) "The Art of More" (2015–2016) "Drunk History" (2015) "Truth" (2015) "Inside Amy Schumer" (2015) "Vegas" (2012–2013) "Movie 43" (2013) "Playing for Keeps" (2012) "At Any Price" (2012) "What to Expect When You're Expecting" (2012) "The Words" (2012) "Beneath the Darkness" (2011) "Footloose" (2011) "Soul Surfer" (2011) "Legion" (2010) "Pandorum" (2009) "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" (2009) "SpongeBob SquarePants" (2009) "Horsemen" (2009) "The Express" (2008) "Vantage Point" (2008) "Smart People" (2008) "Battle for Terra" (2007) "American Dreamz" (2006) "Yours, Mine & Ours" (2005) "Flight of the Phoenix" (2004) "In Good Company" (2004) "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004) "The Alamo" (2004) "Freedom: A History of US" (2003) "Cold Creek Manor" (2003) "Far from Heaven" (2002) "The Rookie" (2002) "Traffic" (2000) "Frequency" (2000) "Any Given Sunday" (1999) "Playing by Heart" (1998) "The Parent Trap" (1998) "Savior" (1998) "Switchback" (1997) "Gang Related" (1997) "DragonHeart" (1996) "Something to Talk About" (1995) "Kidnapped" (1994) "Wyatt Earp" (1994) "Flesh and Bone" (1993) "Undercover Blues" (1993) "Wilder Napalm" (1993) "Postcards from the Edge" (1990) "Come See the Paradise" (1990) "Great Balls of Fire!" (1989) "Everybody's All-American" (1988) "D.O.A." (1988) "Suspect" (1987) "Innerspace" (1987) "The Big Easy" (1986) "Enemy Mine" (1985) "Dreamscape" (1984) "The Right Stuff" (1983) "Jaws 3-D" (1983) "Tough Enough" (1983) "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" (1981) "Caveman" (1981) "All Night Long" (1981) "Gorp" (1980) "The Long Riders" (1980) "Breaking Away" (1979) "The Seniors" (1978) "Our Winning Season" (1978) "Baretta" (1977) "September 30, 1955" (1977) "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" (1977) (Show more) See all related content { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some notable Dennis Quaid movies? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Dennis Quaidu2019s movies include Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), The Parent Trap (1998), Far from Heaven (2002), The Rookie (2002), and Reagan (2024)." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What challenges has Dennis Quaid faced in his career? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Dennis Quaid struggled with cocaine addiction during the 1980s and took a break from acting. He found it hard to get his career back on track after returning, especially as his wife, Meg Ryan, became a star." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Is Dennis Quaid married? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Dennis Quaid was married to P.J. Soles (1978u201383), Meg Ryan (1991u20132001), and Kimberly Buffington (2004u201318). In 2020 he wed Laura Savoie. Quaid has three children: a son with Ryan and twins with Buffington." } } ] } Top Questions What are some notable Dennis Quaid movies? Dennis Quaid’s movies include Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), The Parent Trap (1998), Far from Heaven (2002), The Rookie (2002), and Reagan (2024).

　　What challenges has Dennis Quaid faced in his career? Dennis Quaid struggled with cocaine addiction during the 1980s and took a break from acting. He found it hard to get his career back on track after returning, especially as his wife, Meg Ryan, became a star.

　　Is Dennis Quaid married? Dennis Quaid was married to P.J. Soles (1978–83), Meg Ryan (1991–2001), and Kimberly Buffington (2004–18). In 2020 he wed Laura Savoie. Quaid has three children: a son with Ryan and twins with Buffington.

　　Dennis Quaid (born April 9, 1954, Houston, Texas, U.S.) is a prolific American actor who emerged as a movie star in the 1980s and later overcame career setbacks to stage a comeback. His notable films include Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), The Rookie (2002), and Reagan (2024). Quaid was born in Houston to Juanita (“Nita”) Quaid (née Jordan) and William (“Buddy”) Quaid, a real estate agent and electrician, respectively. The family—which included elder brother Randy Quaid, who also became an actor—lived in Bellaire, a suburb of Houston. As a boy, Dennis Quaid played ...(100 of 954 words)

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