Quick Facts
Born:
1950-10-01
Birthplace:
Houston, Texas, USA
Credits:
123 Total Roles
Randy Quaid
Acting
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Biography
Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, writer and musician perhaps best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, as well as his numerous supporting roles in films such as The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin and Brokeback Mountain. He has won a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, an Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award.
Known For
Independence Day
Russell Casse
Brokeback Mountain
Joe Aguirre
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Cousin Eddie
Not Another Teen Movie
Mr. Briggs
Home on the Range
Alameda Slim (voice)
Midnight Express
Jimmy Booth
National Lampoon's Vacation
Cousin Eddie
Days of Thunder
Tim Dalander
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Christmas Letter MOVIE | Postman |
| 2018 | All You Can Eat MOVIE | Gordon |
| 2015 | The Randy & Evi Quaid Compilation MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2011 | Star Whackers MOVIE | Randy Quaid |
| 2009 | Joy Behar: Say Anything! TV | Himself |
| 2009 | Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach MOVIE | Coach Lew Tuttle |
| 2008 | Real Time MOVIE | Reuben |
| 2006 | Goya's Ghosts MOVIE | King Carlos IV |
| 2006 | Blade: House of Chthon MOVIE | Melvin |
| 2006 | Blade: The Series TV | Self |