William Rudy Quaid: Is Dennis Quaid’s Father Still Alive?

William Rudy Quaid

Who Is Dennis Quaid’s Father?

The man who welcomed American actor Dennis Quaid into the world is called William Rudy Quaid. William is acknowledged because of his son Dennis Quaid who is a successful actor known for a wide variety of dramatic and comedic roles. William Rudy Quaid is also the father of Dennis Quaid’s brother Randy Quaid who is also an actor known for his roles in both serious drama and light comedy.

William Rudy Quaid: Bio Summary

Name William Rudy Quaid
Famous asfather of Randy Quaid and Dennis Quaid
Date of birth November 21, 1923
DiedFebruary 8, 1987 (age 63)
Gender Male
Parents Grace Dakota (Corbett) and William Jessie Quaid
Spouse Juanita Bonniedale Quaid
Children Randy Quaid, Buddy Quaid, Dennis Quaid, and Brandy Quaid

William Rudy Quaid was born on November 21, 1923, in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, USA. He is the son of Grace Dakota (Corbett) and William Jessie Quaid. His siblings are John Robin Quaid and Sandra Dell Quaid Scanlin. There isn’t much information available about his early life at the moment.

William Rudy Quaid’s educational background has not been made public. He was in the United States Merchant Marines and at some point in time, an electrician. He was a Merchant Marine during World War II. He happened to bear an uncanny resemblance to the 1940s actor Dana Andrews.

William Rudy Quaid is also credited as an actor. He was an extra in Randy Quaid’s film, LBJ: The Early Years (1987) in which Randy Quaid won a golden globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award. Per his IMDb profile, he is remembered as a voluble and gregarious man who loved to sing and perform for his family.

Also Read: Brandy Quaid: Everything About Randy Quaid’s Sister

Who Is William Rudy Quaid’s Wife?

William Rudy Quaid met a beautiful lady called Juanita Bonniedale Quaid. The duo got attracted to each other and soon began a romantic relationship. Juanita was a real estate agent. They got married on April 16, 1948, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, in the presence of their loved ones.

William Rudy and Juanita’s union was blessed with children, who are now adults and successful. Their children are Randy Randall Rudy Quaid and Dennis William Quaid, both actors. The eldest, Randy Randall Rudy Quaid simply known as Randy Quaid has appeared in The Last Detail, Midnight Express, LBJ: The Early Years (1987), A Streetcar Named Desire (1984), and Elvis (2005).

Dennis William Quaid, known as Dennis Quaid has appeared in Breaking Away (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), The Big Easy (1986), Innerspace (1987), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), Dragonheart (1996), The Parent Trap (1998), Frequency (2000), The Rookie (2002), In Good Company (2004), Yours, Mine & Ours (2005), and Vantage Point (2008).

However, William Rudy Quaid is also the father of Buddy Quaid and Brandy Quaid. According to sources, William Rudy Quaid and Juanita Bonniedale Quaid got divorced on October 31, 1972, after they couldn’t save their marriage. The reason for their divorce is still unknown.

Is William Rudy Quaid Still Alive?

William Rudy Quaid is not alive as of 2022. He passed away on February 08, 1987, in Harris County, Texas, United States. He was at the age of 63 years when he took his last breath. His former partner Juanita Bonniedale died on 5 August 2019, in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. She was 92 years old when she passed away.

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  • Ruth Kai Botchway is a Senior Editor at Dicytrends.com. She is a graduate of All Stars Media College (2021) with a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. With more than two years experience in Journalism, she has served as an intern at Accra FM and worked with Green TV and Ashiaman TV. She worked as a Maritime Journalist/ influencer, producing Port and Maritime agenda initially aired on Ashiaman TV. You can reach her via email: Ruthbotch1912@gmail.com

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Ruth Kai Botchway

Ruth Kai Botchway is a Senior Editor at Dicytrends.com. She is a graduate of All Stars Media College (2021) with a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. With more than two years experience in Journalism, she has served as an intern at Accra FM and worked with Green TV and Ashiaman TV. She worked as a Maritime Journalist/ influencer, producing Port and Maritime agenda initially aired on Ashiaman TV. You can reach her via email: Ruthbotch1912@gmail.com

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