Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American actor perhaps best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, as well as his numerous supporting roles in films such as The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin and Brokeback Mountain. He has won a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, an Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award.

Randy Quaid

Acting Born October 1, 1950 Houston, Texas, USA

Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American actor perhaps best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, as well as his numerous supporting roles in films such as The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin and Brokeback Mountain. He has won a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, an Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

Self - Various Characters

Saturday Night Live

Paul (uncredited)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Guest

American Experience

Narrator (voice)

Good Day Live

Self

American Playhouse

Feet Samuels

Night Gallery

Independence Day

Russell Casse

National Lampoon's Vacation

Cousin Eddie

Brokeback Mountain

Joe Aguirre

Home on the Range

Alameda Slim (voice)

Days of Thunder

Tim Dalander