Jack Quaid | |
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![]() Quaid at the 2019San Diego Comic Con | |
Born | Jack Henry Quaid (1992-04-24)April 24, 1992 (age 32) Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2012–present |
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Relatives | Randy Quaid (uncle) Andrew Hyra (uncle)[1] |
Jack Henry Quaid (born April 24, 1992)[2] is an American actor. The son of actorsMeg Ryan andDennis Quaid, he made his acting debut with a minor role in the dystopian filmThe Hunger Games (2012). Quaid was part of the main cast of the drama seriesVinyl (2016) and had a supporting role in the filmLogan Lucky (2017). His breakout role was as vigilanteHughie Campbell in the satirical superhero seriesThe Boys (2019–present).
Quaid has voicedBrad Boimler in the seriesStar Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024), andSuperman inMy Adventures with Superman (2023–present). He playedRichie Kirsch in the slasher filmScream (2022) and physicistRichard Feynman inOppenheimer (2023), and has since taken on starring roles in the filmsCompanion andNovocaine (both 2025).
Quaid was born inLos Angeles on April 24, 1992,[2] the only child ofMeg Ryan andDennis Quaid.[3] He was president of the Bad Movie Club atCrossroads School inSanta Monica, California,[4] and attendedNYU Tisch School of the Arts for three years.[5]
In 2012, Quaid made his film debut asMarvel in the filmThe Hunger Games.[6] In 2013, he reprised Marvel for a flashback scene inThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire in a cameo appearance.[citation needed] Following his involvement with theHunger Games franchise, Quaid took part in a series of independent films, including his own filmRoadies, which was funded through donations on thecrowdsourcing websiteIndiegogo.[7] During this time, he was part of thesketch comedy troop Sasquatch Sketch, which was active from 2013 to 2017,[8] produced dozens of comedy videos, and performed live in the Los Angeles area.[9] Quaid also acted in other comedicwebseries and shorts.
Quaid appeared in the main cast of the short-lived 2016 television seriesVinyl.[10] In 2017, he appeared inSteven Soderbergh’s heist comedyLogan Lucky, and starred as Jordan Welch in thehorrorcomedy filmTragedy Girls.[11][12]
Since 2019, Quaid has playedHugh "Hughie" Campbell, the lead role ofThe Boys.[13][14][15][16] Quaid and his fellowThe Boys co-starErin Moriarty both appeared in the 2018 music video forCreedence Clearwater Revival's song "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?".[17]
Quaid voiced the role ofEnsign Brad Boimler in theCBS All Access animated seriesStar Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024).[18] This follows his voice acting role on the animated seriesHarvey Girls Forever! Quaid also starred in 2019's romantic-comedyPlus One and appeared in the 2022Scream reboot.[19][20][21][22]
In 2023, Quaid played a live action version of Ensign Brad Boimler in a crossover withStar Trek: Strange New Worlds called "Those Old Scientists."[citation needed] Quaid played a supporting role inChristopher Nolan's historical epicOppenheimer (2023)[23] as the physicistRichard Feynman.[24] In 2024 he appeared as Nick Plinkett in the online series Half in the Bag as well as an episode of Best of the Worst.[citation needed]
In 2025, Quaid starred inCompanion as Josh, boyfriend of the titular companion robot Iris.[25] InNovocaine, Quaid is the male lead Nathan Caine, where critics praised his ability to carry the action-comedy premise.[26]
Quaid dated actress Lizzy McGroder from 2016 to 2021.[27][28] In February 2024, Quaid confirmed he was dating actress andThe Boys co-starClaudia Doumit.[29]
In July 2024, Quaid addressed being labeled a "nepo baby". In a podcast interview withThe Daily Beast, he acknowledged his privileged position and agreed with the label, noting that while his early access to representation gave him a significant advantage in his career, he stressed his efforts to prove his own merit. In the past, his father had also remarked that Quaid was determined to achieve success on his own, referencing his debut inThe Hunger Games. Meanwhile, his mother criticized the label, describing it as dismissive of her son's work ethic, talent, and awareness of his privileged position.[30]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference(s) |
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2012 | The Hunger Games | Marvel | [31][32] | |
The World is Watching: Making the Hunger Games | Himself | Documentary | ||
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway | Danny | [32] | ||
2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Marvel | Cameo | [31][32] |
2014 | Just Before I Go | Dylan | [32] | |
2015 | Running Wild | Eric | [32] | |
Ithaca | Marcus Macauley | [31][32] | ||
2016 | Aberrant | Cole | Formerly known asVineland | [32] |
2017 | Logan Lucky | Fish Bang | [31][32] | |
2017 | Tragedy Girls | Jordan Welch | [32] | |
2018 | Rampage | Connor | [31][32] | |
Smallfoot | Pilot | Voice role | [31][32][33] | |
2019 | Plus One | Ben King | [31][32] | |
2021 | Batman: The Long Halloween: Part One | Alberto Falcone | Voice role,direct-to-video | [32][33][34][35] |
2022 | Scream | Richard "Richie" Kirsch | [32] | |
2023 | Scream VI | Uncredited cameo | [36] | |
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Earth-65 Peter Parker / Lizard | Voice role | [32][33] | |
Oppenheimer | Richard Feynman | [32] | ||
2025 | Companion | Josh | [32][37][38][39] | |
Novocaine | Nathan Caine | [32] | ||
Neighborhood Watch† | Simon | Completed | [40] | |
TBA | Heads of State† | TBA | Completed | [41] |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference(s) |
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2013 | Mrs. | Jack | Episode: "The Blind Date" | |
2016 | Vinyl | Clark Morelle | 10 episodes; Main role | [32] |
2017 | Workaholics | Clark | Episode: "Party Gawds" | [32] |
The Tap | Warren Michaels | Episode: "Pilot" | [32] | |
2019–present | The Boys | Hugh "Hughie" Campbell | 32 episodes, Main role | [32] |
2019–2020 | Harvey Girls Forever! | Richie Rich | Voice, main role (27 episodes) | [32][33] |
2020–2024 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Brad Boimler | Voice, main role (50 episodes) | [32][33] |
The Ready Room | Himself | 6 episodes;Aftershow | ||
2020 | Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun | Clyde Whittings | Episode: "'Lympics" | [32] |
2021 | Solos | Zen | Voice, episode: "SASHA" | [32] |
2021–2024 | Solar Opposites | Tanner, Travis, Tomblr Crundle | Voice, 3 episodes | [32][42] |
2023–present | My Adventures with Superman | Clark Kent / Kal-El / Superman | Voice, main role | [32][33][43] |
2023 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Ensign Bradward "Brad" Boimler | Episode: "Those Old Scientists" | [32][44] |
2024 | Family Guy | Cool Kid #2 | Voice, episode: "Teacher's Heavy Pet" | [32] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference(s) |
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2014 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Dirhael | Voice role and motion capture performance | |
2017 | Middle-earth: Shadow of War |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference(s) |
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2021 | Vought News Network: Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman | Hughie Campbell | Episode: "January 2022" | |
2021–2022 | Star Trek: Lower Decks Logs | EnsignBradward "Brad" Boimler | Voice, 3 episodes | |
2022–2024 | Best of the Worst | Himself | 2 episodes | [45][46] |
2023 | 5-Second Films | 4 episodes | ||
2024 | The Re-Slayer's Take | Sweeny | Voice, episode: "The Timberblight of Dead Man's Table" | [47] |
Half in the Bag | Nick Plinkett | Top 10 Horror Movies (2024) Part 1 | [48] | |
2024 | re:View | Himself | Galaxy Quest Review | [49] |
Year | Title | Band | Reference(s) |
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2018 | "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" | Creedence Clearwater Revival |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Reference(s) |
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2019 | IGN Summer Movie Awards | Best TV EnsembleShared withKarl Urban,Antony Starr,Erin Moriarty,Dominique McElligott,Jessie T. Usher,Laz Alonso,Chace Crawford,Tomer Capone,Karen Fukuhara,Nathan Mitchell andElisabeth Shue | The Boys | Nominated | |
2020 | Best TV EnsembleShared with Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell andColby Minifie | Nominated | |||
2021 | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Voice Actor in an Animated Series | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Nominated | |
MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Hero | The Boys | Nominated | ||
Pena de Prata | Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV SpecialShared withMorgan Freeman,Anne Hathaway,Uzo Aduba,Anthony Mackie,Dan Stevens,Helen Mirren,Constance Wu,Nicole Beharie andSanaa Lathan | Solos | Nominated |
When I was in high school, I used to be President of the Bad Movie Club.
Sweeny by Jack Quaid