(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
: 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". Randy Quaid
: More recently, he has made appearances at various fan conventions and returned to independent film projects, such as the 2024 holiday film The Christmas Letter . (born October 1, 1950) is an Academy Award-nominated
: He is the older brother of actor Dennis Quaid and the uncle of actor Jack Quaid. : More recently, he has made appearances at