Dennis William Quaid is an American actor and gospel singer. He is known for his leading man roles in film and television. The Guardian named him one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.

The Big Easy is a 1986 American neo-noir romantic thriller film directed by Jim McBride and written by Daniel Petrie Jr. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, and Ned Beatty. The film was both set and shot on location in New Orleans, Louisiana.