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(born October 1, 1950) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor known for a career that spans over five decades, featuring both high-stakes drama and iconic comedic performances. He is perhaps most widely recognized for his role as the eccentric but lovable Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon’s Vacation film series. Career Highlights

: He is the older brother of actor Dennis Quaid and the uncle of actor Jack Quaid. Randy Quaid

: Beyond Cousin Eddie, he played memorable characters such as the Amish bowler Ishmael in Kingpin (1996) and the heroic crop-duster Russell Casse in Independence Day (1996). (born October 1, 1950) is an Academy Award-nominated

: Quaid’s career has been partly overshadowed by public legal issues and personal controversies that began around 2009, leading to a period of time spent in Canada as a "Hollywood refugee". : Beyond Cousin Eddie, he played memorable characters

: Quaid earned an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nomination for his breakout role in The Last Detail (1973) alongside Jack Nicholson. He later won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the television film LBJ: The Early Years (1987).