Actor Dennis Quaid was nearly arrested on charges of impaired driving on the evening of October 22, 2009, in West Hollywood, California.
According to reports, Quaid left a restaurant after drinking, sat in his SUV with the motor running and drove the car about a foot before a police officer urged him to stop. The officer reportedly urged the actor to re-enter the restaurant while waiting for a taxi to take him home. No charges were filed.
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Stopped by police on the evening of October 21, 2009
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Was leaving a restaurant in West Hollywood, California
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Reportedly was drinking in the restaurant before heading to his SUV
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Sat in the SUV with his motor running, moving it about a foot
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Police officer intervened, urging him to exit the car
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Quaid returned to the restaurant while waiting for a cab to take him home
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Was with his wife, Kimberly Quaid
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No charges were filed
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Battled drug addiction earlier in his career
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Brother Randy Quaid and wife Evi arrested one month earlier
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Full name
Dennis William Quaid
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Born
April 9, 1954
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Birthplace
Houston, Texas
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Spouse
Kimberly Buffington
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Children
Three
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Alma mater
Attended University of Houston
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Debut role
Uncredited bellhop in Crazy Mama (1975)
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Awards
New York Film Critics Circle Award,Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe, Emmy Award.
