Dennis Quaid Praises Son Jack for His Outstanding Performance in New Film
Dennis Quaid expresses deep pride in his eldest son, Jack Quaid, and his burgeoning acting career.
“I watched [his film Novocaine] a couple of nights ago,” Dennis, 70, shared in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly at the Happy Face screening in New York City earlier this month. “He’s exceptional. He truly demonstrated — and I felt this beforehand — that he can carry a movie.”
The legendary actor noted to Us that Jack has a “unique quality,” adding that having two famous parents provides a boost.
Dennis and his ex-wife, Meg Ryan, welcomed Jack, 32, during their marriage from 1991 to 2001. (Jack, their only child, has siblings Thomas and Zoe, 17, from Dennis’s marriage to Kimberly Buffington. Meg adopted a daughter, Daisy, in 2004.)
“His persona is truly one of a kind,” Dennis continued, raving about his son. “He’s playing alongside the big names.”
In addition to his role in Novocaine — released earlier this month — Jack has been portraying Hughie Campbell on Prime Video’s The Boys since 2019. (The show’s fifth and final season is set to premiere this summer.)
With a growing list of significant roles, it is clear that Jack’s career is on the rise, and he openly embraces discussions about his famous lineage and unconventional upbringing.
Jack Quaid and Dennis Quaid, 2015. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
“Most parents, when you say, ‘I want to pursue acting,’ might respond, ‘What are you thinking? That’s not a viable career.’ But my parents excelled in it, so they motivated me,” Jack told Us Weekly exclusively in 2018. “When I expressed my desire to follow in their footsteps, they encouraged me wholeheartedly.”
At that time, The Boys star stated to Us that he would always turn to his parents for guidance when necessary.
“Whenever I find myself questioning something, I know I can ask them for clarity,” Jack added. “It’s a tremendous asset to have role models who have achieved success in their field as I navigated my own growth.”
It appears both Jack and Dennis are reaping the rewards of their hard work.
“Honestly, I love being an actor. If you can land the gigs, it’s a fantastic job,” Dennis shared with Us while promoting Happy Face, which releases new episodes every Wednesday on Paramount+. “I’ve been having more fun now than I did in my 20s.”
For more insights from Dennis, grab the latest issue of Us Weekly, available now.
