Person
Randy Quaid
Actor · Crew· Houston, Texas, USA
Randy Quaid, born October 1, 1950, is a multifaceted figure whose career spans acting, producing, writing, and music. Best known for his boisterous portrayal of Cousin Eddie in the "National Lampoon's Vacation" franchise, Quaid has also lent his talents to a diverse array of films, including "The Last Detail," "Independence Day," "Kingpin," and "Brokeback Mountain." His accolades include a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, an Emmy, and a BAFTA, marking a career that defies simple categorization.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Independence Day
Russell Casse · 1996
Brokeback Mountain
Joe Aguirre · 2005
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Cousin Eddie · 1989
Not Another Teen Movie
Mr. Briggs · 2001
Home on the Range
Alameda Slim (voice) · 2004
Midnight Express
Jimmy Booth · 1978
National Lampoon's Vacation
Cousin Eddie · 1983
Days of Thunder
Tim Dalander · 1990
Filmography
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach | Coach Lew Tuttle | Film |
| 2008 | Real Time | Reuben | Film |
| 2006 | Texas Ranch House | TV | |
| 2006 | Blade: House of Chthon | Melvin | Film |
| 2006 | Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island | Captain Flint | Film |
| 2006 | Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up | Rockin' Rory (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | Goya's Ghosts | King Carlos IV | Film |
| 2005 | Once Upon a Halloween | Alameda Slim (voice) (archive sound) | Film |
| 2005 | The Ice Harvest | Bill Guerrard | Film |
| 2005 | Back By Midnight | Eli Rockwood | Film |
| 2005 | Brokeback Mountain | Joe Aguirre | Film |
| 2004 | Category 6: Day of Destruction | Tornado Tommy | Film |
| 2004 | Home on the Range | Alameda Slim (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire | TV | |
| 2003 | Carolina | Ted Mirabeau | Film |
| 2003 | Black Cadillac | Charlie | Film |
| 2003 | Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure | Eddie Johnson | Film |
| 2003 | Kart Racer | Vic Davies | Film |
| 2003 | Milwaukee, Minnesota | Jerry James | Film |
| 2003 | Grind | Jock Jensen | Film |
| 2002 | Frank McKlusky, C.I. | Madman McKlusky | Film |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash | Bruno | Film |
| 2001 | The Day the World Ended | Dr. Michael McCann | Film |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie | Mr. Briggs | Film |
| 2000 | Mail to the Chief | President A. Thorton Osgood II | Film |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle | Cappy von Trapment | Film |
| 2000 | The Thin Blue Lie | Phil Chadway | Film |
| 1999 | P.U.N.K.S | Pat Utley | Film |
| 1998 | Water War | Lenny | Film |
| 1998 | Valentine's Day | Phil | Film |
| 1998 | Hard Rain | Sheriff Mike Collins | Film |
| 1998 | Bug Buster | General George S. Merlin | Film |
| 1997 | Vegas Vacation | Cousin Eddie | Film |
| 1996 | The Siege at Ruby Ridge | Randy Weaver | Film |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Russell Casse | Film |
| 1996 | Moonshine Highway | Sheriff Miller | Film |
| 1996 | Kingpin | Ishmael Boorg | Film |
| 1996 | Last Dance | Sam Burns | Film |
| 1996 | Get on the Bus | Tennessee State Trooper (uncredited) | Film |
| 1995 | Bye Bye Love | Vic Damico | Film |
| 1995 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Detective Steve Carella | Film |
| 1994 | Curse of the Starving Class | Taylor | Film |
| 1994 | The Paper | Michael McDougal | Film |
| 1994 | Next Door | Lenny Benedetti | Film |
| 1993 | Frankenstein | The Monster | Film |
| 1993 | Freaked | Elijah C. Skuggs | Film |
| 1993 | Murder in the Heartland | Elmer Scheele | TV |
| 1991 | Davis Rules | Dwight Davis | TV |
| 1991 | Picture This | Self | Film |
| 1990 | Cold Dog Soup | Jack Cloud | Film |
| 1990 | Quick Change | Loomis | Film |
| 1990 | Texasville | Lester Marlow | Film |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder | Tim Dalander | Film |
| 1989 | Martians Go Home | Mark Devereaux | Film |
| 1989 | Out Cold | Lester | Film |
| 1989 | National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | Cousin Eddie | Film |
| 1989 | Parents | Nick Laemle | Film |
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | Feet Samuels | Film |
| 1988 | Dead Solid Perfect | Kenny Lee | Film |
| 1988 | Moving | Frank / Cornall Crawford | Film |
| 1988 | Caddyshack II | Peter Blunt | Film |
| 1987 | No Man's Land | Lieutenant Vincent Bracey | Film |
| 1987 | LBJ: The Early Years | Lyndon Baines Johnson | Film |
| 1986 | The Wraith | Sheriff Loomis | Film |
| 1985 | The Slugger's Wife | Moose Granger | Film |
| 1985 | Fool for Love | Martin | Film |
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Charlie | Film |
| 1984 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Harold "Mitch" Mitchell | Film |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation | Cousin Eddie | Film |
| 1981 | Heartbeeps | Charlie | Film |
| 1980 | Foxes | Jay | Film |
| 1980 | To Race the Wind | Chet Watson | Film |
| 1980 | Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones | Clayton Ritchie | TV |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Clell Miller | Film |
| 1978 | Midnight Express | Jimmy Booth | Film |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Dean Proust | Film |
| 1977 | Three Warriors | Ranger Quentin Hammond | Film |
| 1976 | The Missouri Breaks | Tittle Tod | Film |
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | Luther Johnson | Film |
| 1975 | Breakout | Hawk Hawkins | Film |
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