Randy Quaid — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American actor, best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon Vacation film series, as well as for numerous supporting roles in films such as The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin, and Brokeback Mountain. He has received a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a BAFTA Award.

Filmography

1

1973 The Last Detail Meadows

Awards & recognition

3 nominations · 3 Award ceremony

Academy Awards 1 nominations

Best Supporting Actor The Last Detail 1974

Golden Globe Awards 1 nominations

Best Supporting Actor The Last Detail 1974

BAFTA Awards 1 nominations

Best Supporting Actor The Last Detail 1975

Interesting facts

5

1
Has Irish and French ancestry.
2
Has a younger brother — actor Dennis Quaid.
3
His daughter from his first marriage is Amanda Quaid.
4
Full name - Randall Rudy Quaid.
5
Born into the family of electrician William Rudy Quaid and real estate agent Juanita Quaid.