It’s an understatement, but it’s true: there’s often plenty more to actors than you see on the silver screen. Dennis Quaid is definitely no exception to that rule. Plenty of movie buffs will recognize the American actor from flicks like The Right Stuff, Footless or The Parent Trap, but there’s a lot about the star that even his biggest fans may not know. Whether it’s the ups-and-downs of his personal life or crazy moments from movie sets, here are 42 facts about Dennis Quaid.
[post_page_title]A top-secret nickname….[/post_page_title]
Here’s a tidbit that may have flown past many fans’ radars. While he was attending Bellaire High School and acting in dramas, he earned the nickname Dennis Quand for himself. Reportedly, this was due to an intense obsession with James Bond, both the films and the character himself.
Quaid + Bond = Quand, of course. Sadly, he hasn’t gotten the chance to play Bond just yet, but who knows, there’s always a chance! Don’t give up on the dream, Quand.
