Known for his comic and dramatic roles, American actor Dennis Quaid has a net worth of $40 million. Dropping out of Houston University in mid-70s, Dennis took up acting as his career in Los Angeles. With eye-catching performances in “The Right Stuff” and “Breaking Dawn” in 1980s, he came into the professional acting arena. In the film “Great Balls Of Fire”, he gained a lot of praise for his acting skills for the character Jerry Lee.
Quaid gained positive reviews about his role in “Wyatt Earp”. With his lead role in “The Parent Trap”, he has revived his career from there onwards.
Born in Houston and son to William Rudy Quaid, who is an electrician, Dennis Quaid grew up in Bellaire, a south-west city in Texas. He studied at Pershing Middle School in the city of Houston and finally enrolled himself in the University Of Houston to pursue his graduation. Dennis had been married thrice and is a father to three children. Besides acting, Dennis has interests in baptism and music, and he is a member of the famous band, The Sharks.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2013 |
Sale of Asset |
Market value of Quaid’s Camp Warren Oates ranch |
$8,600,000 |
|
2012 |
Sale of Asset |
Market value of Quaid’s Pacific Palisades house |
$3,300,000 |
|
2012 |
Asset |
Purchase value of Quaid’s four-bedroom house in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California |
$3,100,000 |
|
2007 |
Lawsuit Settlement |
Amount received as a settlement from the hospital who gave Quaid’s twins an overdose of blood thinner |
$750,000 |
|
1997 |
Salary |
Salary from the film Playing by Heart |
$60,000 |