Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Actor

Houston, Texas, USA

Randy Randall Rudy Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American film and television actor, known for his ability to take on roles in either serious dramas or light comedy. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award and an Academy Award for his role in The Last Detail in 1973. In 1978 he co-starred as a prisoner in Midnight Express. Quaid also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson in LBJ: The Early Years (1987). He also received Emmy nominations for his roles in A Streetcar Named Desire (1984) and Elvis (2005). Quaid is also known for his comedy roles in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies in the 1980s. He had serious roles in Independence Day and Kingpin, both in 1996, and Brokeback Mountain in 2005.
Randy Randall Rudy Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American film and television actor, known for his ability to take on roles in either serious dramas or light comedy. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award and an Academy Award for his role in The Last Detail in 1973. In 1978 he co-starred as a prisoner in Midnight Express. Quaid also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson in LBJ: The Early Years (1987). He also received Emmy nominations for his roles in A Streetcar Named Desire (1984) and Elvis (2005). Quaid is also known for his comedy roles in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies in the 1980s. He had serious roles in Independence Day and Kingpin, both in 1996, and Brokeback Mountain in 2005.