History of Dennis Quaid in Timeline
Dennis Quaid is a prominent American actor recognized for his leading roles across various genres. He gained fame for his performances in films like *Breaking Away*, *The Right Stuff*, *The Big Easy*, *Innerspace*, *Great Balls of Fire!*, *Dragonheart*, *The Parent Trap*, *Frequency*, *The Rookie*, *The Day After Tomorrow*, *In Good Company*, *Flight of the Phoenix*, *Yours, Mine & Ours*, and *Vantage Point*. Quaid received a Golden Globe nomination for *Far from Heaven*. Despite his extensive and acclaimed work, The Guardian noted him as one of the best actors without an Academy Award nomination.
1987: Writing and Performing "Closer to You"
In 1987, Dennis Quaid wrote and performed the song "Closer to You" in the film The Big Easy.
1990: Conversion to Christianity
In 1990, Dennis Quaid came to faith as a Christian after struggling with addiction.
2002: Awards for Far From Heaven
In 2002, Dennis Quaid won several awards for his role in Far from Heaven, including the New York Film Critics Circle Award and the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.
2002: Interview with Larry King Regarding Drug Use
In a 2002 interview with Larry King, Dennis Quaid discussed his past cocaine abuse and the context of drug use in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
2005: Narrating Houston Astros Commemorative DVD
After the Houston Astros' 2005 National League Championship-winning season, Dennis Quaid narrated their commemorative DVD release.
2005: Top Golfer Among the "Hollywood Set"
In 2005, Dennis Quaid was named the top golfer among the "Hollywood set" by Golf Digest magazine.
April 2012: Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Houston
In April 2012, Dennis Quaid was honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, the University of Houston.
2018: Declaring Political Independence
In a 2018 interview with the New York Post, Dennis Quaid stated he was a registered independent and has voted for both Democratic and Republican candidates.
October 21, 2019: Engagement to Laura Savoie Confirmed
On October 21, 2019, Dennis Quaid confirmed his engagement to Laura Savoie, who is 39 years his junior.
April 2020: Praising Donald Trump's Pandemic Response
In April 2020, Dennis Quaid stated that President Donald Trump was handling the COVID-19 pandemic well and recorded an interview with Anthony Fauci as part of an advertising campaign.
June 2, 2020: Marriage to 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: Premiere of "The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid"
On July 10, 2020, Dennis Quaid's podcast, "The Pet Show with Dennis Quaid and Jimmy Jellinek," premiered. During the podcast, Quaid learned about and later adopted a shelter cat also named Dennis Quaid.
May 2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump for President
In May 2024, Dennis Quaid endorsed Donald Trump for president during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, and later appeared at a rally with the former president.
