| Net Worth: | $1 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 68 |
| Country of Origin: | United States of America |
| Date of birth: | October 1 1950 |
| Source of wealth: | Actor |
| Last Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Randy Quaid is an American actor who has appeared in nearly 100 movies not to mention the several television series he has made an appearance in. Even though he has reached the age of 68, he is still appearing in movies with his latest project being Weight, a comedy film.
Today, Randy Quaid net worth is estimated at around $1 million which has decreased due to a scarcity in the projects he is participating in.
Early life
Randy Quaid was born in Houston, Texas and completed his education in the University of Houston where he studied acting.
His interest in acting began in high school only and he got his first film right out of university.
Randy Quaid’s brother, Dennis Quaid is also an actor.
Randy Quaid’s Movies
As already mentioned, Randy Quaid has appeared in a long list of movies, based on varying genres such as comedy, drama and has even appeared in films based on real-life people.
Initially, he was signed by Peter Bogdanovich and the first movie that Quaid appeared in was titled The Last Picture Show. After this movie, he appeared in other movies which were directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
The movie which truly got him under the limelight was called The Last Detail where he played the role of a Navy Officer. He was nominated for several awards and this movie became the first major step towards Randy Quaid net worth increases.
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After this, he played roles in movies such as The Missouri Breaks, Midnight Express, and Breakout.
He got much acclaim after he played the part of Lyndon Johnson in the movie titled LBJ: The Early Years. For Quaid, this role was close to his heart as he related to the United States President and believed in the same things as the President did.
Another challenging role that was played by Quaid was in Frankenstein, where he played the lead and again tried to portray the character to the best of his abilities.
Randy Quaid is also known for his roles in the famous National Lampoon’s Vacation films which were seven in all, but he appeared in four.
Other movies which he appeared in are Brokeback Mountain, Real-Time and Weight.
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Randy Quaid’s Other works
Randy Quaid has appeared on several television shows and has even appeared on one season of Saturday Night Live.
His most acclaimed television work is the series titled Elvis which is based on the singer Elvis Presley and Quaid plays a supportive role in it where he is Elvis’s manager.
Randy Quaid has also worked in theater and in music, which has also contributed to Randy Quaid net worth.
Awards
- Golden Globe Award
- Nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Award
- Satellite Award
- Inducted in the Hollywood Walk of Fame
