History of Dennis Quaid in Timeline

Dennis Quaid is a celebrated American actor recognized for his leading roles in a variety of films across several decades. His breakthrough came with movies like *Breaking Away* and *The Right Stuff*, leading to further success with *The Big Easy*, *Innerspace*, and *Great Balls of Fire!*. He has also starred in family favorites such as *The Parent Trap* and action-packed features like *Dragonheart*. Quaid's versatility is demonstrated in films like *Frequency*, *The Rookie*, *The Day After Tomorrow*, and *Vantage Point*. He earned a Golden Globe nomination for *Far from Heaven*. Despite a prolific career, The Guardian noted him as one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.

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1987: Quaid wrote and performed 'Closer to You'

In 1987, Dennis Quaid wrote and performed the song "Closer to You" in the film The Big Easy.

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1990: Quaid came to faith

Around 1990, Dennis Quaid came to faith and became a Christian after battling with addiction.

2002: Quaid interviewed by Larry King about drug abuse

In 2002, Dennis Quaid discussed his past cocaine abuse in an interview with Larry King, explaining the context of drug use in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

2002: Quaid won several awards for Far from Heaven

In 2002, Dennis Quaid won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor, and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his role in Far from Heaven.

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2005: Named top golfer among the "Hollywood set"

In 2005, Dennis Quaid was named the top golfer among the "Hollywood set" by Golf Digest magazine.

2005: Narrated Houston Astros commemorative DVD release

In 2005, after the Houston Astros' National League Championship-winning season, Dennis Quaid narrated their commemorative DVD release.

March 2012: Buffington filed for divorce

In March 2012, Kimberly Buffington initially filed for divorce from Dennis Quaid, beginning the legal proceedings for their separation.

April 2012: Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award

In April 2012, Dennis Quaid was honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, the University of Houston.

April 26, 2012: Buffington's attorney withdrew divorce papers

On April 26, 2012, Buffington's attorney withdrew the divorce papers, marking a temporary pause in their separation proceedings.

October 2012: Quaid and Buffington decided to separate again

In October 2012, Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington decided to separate again, leading to Buffington filing for legal separation and seeking custody of their twins.

November 30, 2012: Quaid filed for divorce

On November 30, 2012, Dennis Quaid filed for divorce from Buffington, seeking joint legal and physical custody of their children and offering spousal support after establishing residency in California.

September 2013: Quaid and Buffington reconciled and dismissed divorce

In September 2013, Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington reconciled, leading to the dismissal of their divorce proceedings.

June 28, 2016: Quaid and Buffington announce divorce

On June 28, 2016, Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington announced they were divorcing due to irreconcilable differences, with Buffington seeking full physical and joint legal custody of their children.

July 2016: Quaid dated Santa Auzina

In July 2016, following his separation from Kimberly Buffington, Dennis Quaid began dating model Santa Auzina.

April 27, 2018: Quaid and Buffington's divorce finalized

On April 27, 2018, the divorce between Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington was finalized, concluding their marriage.

2018: Quaid stated he was a registered independent

In 2018, Dennis Quaid stated in an interview with the New York Post that he was a registered independent and had voted for both Democratic and Republican candidates, considering Ronald Reagan his favorite president.

October 21, 2019: Quaid confirmed engagement to Laura Savoie

On October 21, 2019, Dennis Quaid confirmed his engagement to Laura Savoie.

2019: End of relationship with Santa Auzina

In 2019, Dennis Quaid's relationship with model Santa Auzina ended.

April 2020: Quaid's comments on Trump's handling of COVID-19

In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dennis Quaid stated that President Donald Trump was handling the pandemic well and recorded an interview with Anthony Fauci for a Department of Health and Human Services campaign.

June 2, 2020: Quaid married Laura Savoie

On June 2, 2020, Dennis Quaid married Laura Savoie in Santa Barbara after postponing their original wedding plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 10, 2020: The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid premiered

On July 10, 2020, Dennis Quaid's podcast, "The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Jellinek," premiered, and during the podcast, he learned about and adopted a shelter cat named Dennis Quaid.