Randy Randall Rudy Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American actor known for his roles in both serious drama and light comedy. He was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role in
The Last Detail in 1973. In 1978 he co-starred as a prisoner in
Midnight Express. Quaid also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson in
LBJ: The Early Years (1987). He also received Emmy nominations for his roles in
A Streetcar Named Desire (1984) and
Elvis (2005). Quaid is also known for his roles of Cousin Eddie in the
National Lampoon's Vacation movies and Russell Casse in
Independence Day (1996). He voiced Alame...
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