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This tall, burly, likable actor has made his mark in a variety of comic and dramatic roles, finding shadings and character nuances in even the most unsympathetic parts. Quaid's range is evident in strong starring roles (as a young, flamboyant President Lyndon Johnson in "LBJ: The Early Years", a 1987 TV-movie) and in small unflattering roles (a crass car racing promoter in "Days of Thunder", 1990).While still a college drama student, Quaid was discovered by filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich and made his screen debut in the director's first feature, "Targets" (1968). He followed with a role in the
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1968
Film acting debut "Targets"
1971
Played one of Cybill Shepherd's suitor's in "The Last Picture Show"
1972
TV acting debut, "Getting Away From It All"
1973
Earned Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his dumb sailor tutored in the ways of the world by Jack Nicholson in "The Last Detail"
1978
Delivered fine support in "Midnight Express"
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