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Randy Quaid

75 yearsOctober 1, 1950Houston, Texas, USAPopularity 2.4

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.

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Known For

Not Another Teen Movie poster
5.8
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
as Mr. Briggs
Home on the Range poster
6.1
Home on the Range
2004
as Alameda Slim (voice)
Caddyshack II poster
4.2
Caddyshack II
1988
as Peter Blunt
Category 7: The End of the World poster
6.1
Category 7: The End of the World
2005
as Tornado Tommy

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.

Career

Filmography

Category 7: The End of the World poster
6.1
Category 7: The End of the World
2005
as Tornado Tommy
Home on the Range poster
6.1
Home on the Range
2004
as Alameda Slim (voice)
Not Another Teen Movie poster
5.8
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
as Mr. Briggs
Caddyshack II poster
4.2
Caddyshack II
1988
as Peter Blunt
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