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'''Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid''' (born [[October 1]], [[1950]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]]. He was born in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], and is the older brother of fellow actor [[Dennis Quaid]]. |
'''Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid''' (born [[October 1]], [[1950]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]]. He was born in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], and is the older brother of fellow actor [[Dennis Quaid]]. |
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Randy Quaid |
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== Career history == |
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===Feature films=== |
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In a career that spans over 30 years, he has appeared in over 90 movies. [[Peter Bogdanovich]] discovered him when Quaid was a student at the [[University of Houston]] in Houston, Texas. He got his first exposure (in more ways than one) in ''[[The Last Picture Show]]'', when escorting Jacy Farrow (played by [[Cybill Shepherd]]) to late-night indoor [[skinny dipping]] at a swimming pool. It was the first of several roles he has had which were directed by Bogdanovich and/or based on the writings of [[Larry McMurtry]]. |
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[[Image:Cousin Eddie.jpg|thumb|Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie in [[National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation]].]]Quaid appeared in several ''[[National Lampoon]]'s Vacation'' movies where he proved an impressive scene-stealer as "Cousin Eddie", the dim-witted, bucolic in-law of Clark Griswold ([[Chevy Chase]]). He was nominated for an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] for his role in ''[[The Last Detail]]'' ([[1973 in film|1973]]) and won a [[Golden Globe]] for his portrayal of President [[Lyndon Johnson]] in ''LBJ: The Early Years'' ([[1987]]). He was featured (with [[Margaret Colin]]) in two [[science fiction]] movies, the unsuccessful ''[[Martians Go Home (film)|Martians Go Home]]'' and very successful ''[[Independence Day (movie)|Independence Day]]''. Other movies include ''[[Kingpin (film)|Kingpin]]'', where he played the lovable [[Amish]] [[bowling|bowler]] Ishmael, alongside [[Woody Harrelson]] and [[Weird Science]] (the television version) cast member [[Vanessa Angel]]; a loser father in ''[[Not Another Teen Movie]]''; and an obnoxious neighbor to [[Richard Pryor]]'s character in ''[[Moving (film)|Moving]]''. Quaid is often considered to be at his best when portraying either [[alcoholism|drunks]] or [[redneck]]s. |
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More recently, he had a supporting role in ''[[Brokeback Mountain]]'' (2005) in which he played a homophobic rancher whose two male employees are the movie's main characters. On March 23, 2006, Quaid filed a lawsuit for $10 million plus [[punitive damages]] against ''[[Focus Features]]'' ([[LLC]]), ''[[Del Mar Productions]]'' ([[LLC]]), [[James Schamus]], [[David Linde]], alleging that they both intentionally and negligently misrepresented ''Brokeback Mountain'' as being, "a low-budget, [[art house film]] with no prospect of making any money" in order to secure Quaid's professional acting services at a considerably lower rate to his usual fee. Quaid was also upset because he claims that he was originally tapped to direct the film. Bringing in [[Ang Lee]] to direct was, in Quaid's words, "a direct slap in the face to all that I have worked for in this industry". The film then grossed over $160 million. |
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Randy Quaid (Joe Aguirre in Brokeback Mountain) has been one of America's favorite actors ever since his memorable performance in Hal Ashby's The Last Detail earned him Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award nominations. Brokeback Mountain marks Mr. Quaid's return to the milieu of the American West; his many roles in that setting over the years recently earned him a career Golden Boot Award. He will soon be seen, also for Focus Features, in The Ice Harvest, directed by Harold Ramis; Mr. Quaid's previous collaboration with the director was on the original smash comedy Vacation. He has been directed five times by Peter Bodganovich: in the Academy Award-winning The Last Picture Show and its sequel Texasville (both film versions of novels by Brokeback Mountain screenwriter Larry McMurtry), as well as in Targets, What's Up, Doc?, and Paper Moon. Mr. Quaid's numerous other films include Ted Kotcheff's The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz; Arthur Penn's The Missouri Breaks; Hal Ashby's Academy Award-winning Bound for Glory; Alan Parker's Midnight Express; Walter Hill's The Long Riders; Robert Altman's Fool for Love (adapted by Sam Shepard from his play); Bob Balaban's Parents (for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination); Tony Scott's Days of Thunder; Howard Franklin and Bill Murray's Quick Change; Ron Howard's The Paper; Roland Emmerich's blockbuster Independence Day; Peter and Bobby Farrelly's Kingpin; Mikael Salomon's Hard Rain; and (in voiceover) Will Finn and John Sanford's Home on the Range. His television credits include, most recently, an Emmy Award-nominated portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker in James Sadwith's miniseries Elvis. He won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Peter Werner's LBJ: The Early Years, which also brought him an Emmy Award nomination. He had previously been an Emmy Award nominee for his work in John Erman's telefilm remake of A Streetcar Named Desire. Mr. Quaid has also starred in an episode of the anthology series Gun, which reteamed him with director Robert Altman, and, among other miniseries, Joseph Sargent's Streets of Laredo (written by Brokeback Mountain screenwriters Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana). His stage appearances include starring in several works by Sam Shepard, among them True West and The God of Hell. Mr. Quaid next stars onscreen in Milos Forman's Goya's Ghosts, as Spain's King Carlos IV, with Javier Bardem and Natalie Portman. |
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The lawsuit was closely monitored by many actors who forgo their usual fees to make low-budget movies they believe have artistic merit. On May 5, 2006, Quaid announced that he was dropping his lawsuit. |
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===Television=== |
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Quaid's television appearances include a season as a ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' cast member (1985–1986), the role of real-life gunslinger [[John Wesley Hardin]] in the [[miniseries]] ''Streets of Laredo'', and starring roles in the short-lived series ''[[The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire]]'' ([[2003]]) and ''Davis Rules'' (1991-1992). He was featured in the highly-rated TV movies ''[[Category 6: Day of Destruction]]'' and ''[[Category 7: The End of the World]]'' and starred in ''Last Rites'', a made-for-cable Starz/Encore! premiere movie. |
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He also provided the voice of an animated [[Colonel Sanders]] character in a series of [[television commercial]]s for [[fried chicken]] restaurant chain [[KFC]]. |
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RANDY QUAID |
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AWARDS |
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Academy Awards, USA 1974 |
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Nominated, Oscar |
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Last Detail (1973) |
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Emmy Awards, USA 2005 |
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Nominated, Emmy |
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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Elvis (2005) |
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Emmy Awards, USA 1987 |
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Won, Emmy |
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for LBJ: The Early Years (1987) |
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1984 |
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Emmy Awards, USA 1984 |
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Nominated, Emmy |
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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special for A Streetcar Named Desire (1984) |
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Golden Globes, USA 2006 |
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Nominated, Golden Globe |
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Elvis (2005) |
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Golden Globes, USA 1987 |
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Won, Golden Globe |
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for LBJ: The Early Years (1987) |
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Golden Globes, USA 1974 |
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Nominated, Golden Globe |
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Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture for The Last Detail (1973) |
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Independent Spirit Awards 1990 |
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Nominated, Independent Spirit Award |
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Best Male Lead for Parents (1989) |
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Screen Actors Guild Awards 2006 |
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Nominated, Actor |
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Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
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Shared With: Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams |
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BAFTA Awards 1975 |
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Nominated, BAFTA Film Award |
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Best Supporting Actor for The Last Detail (1973) |
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Satellite Awards 2006 |
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Won, Satellite Award |
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Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Elvis (2005) |
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Gotham Awards 2005 |
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Nominated, Best Ensemble Cast for Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
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Shared With: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris |
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Glitter Awards 2006 |
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Won, Glitter Award |
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Best Supporting Actor for Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
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Walk of Fame |
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2004 |
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• Star on the Walk of Fame |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
Revision as of 06:07, 30 January 2007
Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American actor. He was born in Houston, Texas, and is the older brother of fellow actor Dennis Quaid.
Randy Quaid
Bio:
Randy Quaid (Joe Aguirre in Brokeback Mountain) has been one of America's favorite actors ever since his memorable performance in Hal Ashby's The Last Detail earned him Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award nominations. Brokeback Mountain marks Mr. Quaid's return to the milieu of the American West; his many roles in that setting over the years recently earned him a career Golden Boot Award. He will soon be seen, also for Focus Features, in The Ice Harvest, directed by Harold Ramis; Mr. Quaid's previous collaboration with the director was on the original smash comedy Vacation. He has been directed five times by Peter Bodganovich: in the Academy Award-winning The Last Picture Show and its sequel Texasville (both film versions of novels by Brokeback Mountain screenwriter Larry McMurtry), as well as in Targets, What's Up, Doc?, and Paper Moon. Mr. Quaid's numerous other films include Ted Kotcheff's The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz; Arthur Penn's The Missouri Breaks; Hal Ashby's Academy Award-winning Bound for Glory; Alan Parker's Midnight Express; Walter Hill's The Long Riders; Robert Altman's Fool for Love (adapted by Sam Shepard from his play); Bob Balaban's Parents (for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination); Tony Scott's Days of Thunder; Howard Franklin and Bill Murray's Quick Change; Ron Howard's The Paper; Roland Emmerich's blockbuster Independence Day; Peter and Bobby Farrelly's Kingpin; Mikael Salomon's Hard Rain; and (in voiceover) Will Finn and John Sanford's Home on the Range. His television credits include, most recently, an Emmy Award-nominated portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker in James Sadwith's miniseries Elvis. He won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Peter Werner's LBJ: The Early Years, which also brought him an Emmy Award nomination. He had previously been an Emmy Award nominee for his work in John Erman's telefilm remake of A Streetcar Named Desire. Mr. Quaid has also starred in an episode of the anthology series Gun, which reteamed him with director Robert Altman, and, among other miniseries, Joseph Sargent's Streets of Laredo (written by Brokeback Mountain screenwriters Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana). His stage appearances include starring in several works by Sam Shepard, among them True West and The God of Hell. Mr. Quaid next stars onscreen in Milos Forman's Goya's Ghosts, as Spain's King Carlos IV, with Javier Bardem and Natalie Portman.
RANDY QUAID
AWARDS
Academy Awards, USA 1974 Nominated, Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Last Detail (1973)
Emmy Awards, USA 2005 Nominated, Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Elvis (2005)
Emmy Awards, USA 1987 Won, Emmy Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for LBJ: The Early Years (1987) 1984
Emmy Awards, USA 1984 Nominated, Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special for A Streetcar Named Desire (1984)
Golden Globes, USA 2006 Nominated, Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Elvis (2005)
Golden Globes, USA 1987 Won, Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for LBJ: The Early Years (1987)
Golden Globes, USA 1974 Nominated, Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture for The Last Detail (1973)
Independent Spirit Awards 1990 Nominated, Independent Spirit Award Best Male Lead for Parents (1989)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2006 Nominated, Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Brokeback Mountain (2005) Shared With: Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams
BAFTA Awards 1975 Nominated, BAFTA Film Award Best Supporting Actor for The Last Detail (1973)
Satellite Awards 2006 Won, Satellite Award Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Elvis (2005)
Gotham Awards 2005 Nominated, Best Ensemble Cast for Brokeback Mountain (2005) Shared With: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris
Glitter Awards 2006 Won, Glitter Award Best Supporting Actor for Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Walk of Fame 2004 • Star on the Walk of Fame
Filmography
- Targets (1968)
- The Last Picture Show (1971)
- What's Up, Doc? (1972)
- Lolly-Madonna XXX (1973)
- Paper Moon (1973)
- The Last Detail (1973)
- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)
- Breakout (1975)
- The Missouri Breaks (1976)
- Bound for Glory (1976)
- The Choirboys (1977)
- Three Warriors (1978)
- Midnight Express (1978)
- Breaking Away (1979)
- Foxes (1980)
- The Long Riders (1980)
- Heartbeeps (1981)
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
- The Wild Life (1984)
- The Slugger's Wife (1985)
- Fool for Love (1985)
- The Wraith (1986)
- Sweet Country (1987)
- No Man's Land (1987)
- Moving (1988)
- Caddyshack II (1988)
- Parents (1989)
- Out Cold (1989)
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
- Cold Dog Soup (1990)
- Martians Go Home (1990)
- Days of Thunder (1990)
- Quick Change (1990)
- Texasville (1990)
- Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas (1991) (documentary)
- Freaked (1993)
- The Paper (1994)
- Major League II (1994)
- Curse of the Starving Class (1994)
- Bye Bye Love (1995)
- Last Dance (1996)
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)
- Independence Day (1996)
- Kingpin (1996)
- Get on the Bus (1996)
- Vegas Vacation (1997)
- Bug Buster (1998)
- Hard Rain (1998)
- The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999)....Jack Woods
- P.U.N.K.S. (1999)
- The Debtors (1999)
- Purgatory (1999)
- George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2000) (documentary) (narrator)
- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
- Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
- The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
- Milwaukee, Minnesota (2003)
- Kart Racer (2003)
- Carolina (2003)
- Grind (2003)
- Black Cadillac (2003)
- Home on the Range (2004) (voice)
- Brokeback Mountain (2005)
- The Ice Harvest (2005)
- Blade: The Series (2006)
- Goya's Ghosts (2006)
- Last Flag Flying (2007)
Recurring Characters on SNL
- The Floating Head: A Rod Serling-esque character in the Twilight Zone parody, "The Limits of the Imagination"
- Rudy Randolph, Jr.: A pitchman dressed as a cowboy who sells irregular merchandise (e.g. furniture from the Gulf Coast that smells like dead bodies) or treasures from dictators (e.g. Ferdinand Marcos's clothes). Often paired with Rudy Randolph III (played by Robert Downey, Jr.) The name is a spin on Quaid's real name.
Celebrity Impersonations
- Bob Guccione
- Ed McMahon
- Lyle Alzado
- John F. Kennedy
- Ronald Reagan (often paired up with Terry Sweeney's Nancy Reagan)
- Roy Orbison
- Lyndon La Rouche
- Gregory Peck
- Joaquin Andujar
References
- "WCBS Newsradio article - Randy Quaid drops lawsuit over "Brokeback Mountain" pay". Retrieved 2006-11-29.
External links
- Randy Quaid at IMDb