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American actor Randy Quaid recently took to Twitter to call the Emergency Preparedness Programs in the US a “joke” while referring to Joe Biden as “negligent” by saying that the President has “not prepared America for his passing.”
The conspiracy theorist continued his insulting rant, referring to Biden as “Brandon” and claimed that America would need a “bazillion dollar life insurance policy” for him.
His tirade finally came to an end after he mentioned that America needs Donald Trump to be president again:
Randy Quaid has long been vocal about his support for Trump. Back in 2020, the former president retweeted several tweets from Quaid where he shared conspiracy theories related to the US presidential elections.
Despite being one of the most popular stars in Hollywood in the 1970s, Quaid made headlines for the wrong reasons multiple times in his life. He was also involved in several legal controversies in the past, which negatively reflected on his stardom as well as his fortune, which currently stands at -$1 million.
Exploring Randy Quaid’s fortune in 2022
Randy Quaid is an American actor who was once considered one of the most versatile performers in Hollywood. He is the brother of actor Dennis Quaid and is known for his roles in both comedies and dramas.
The actor rose to fame after debuting with the 1971 Oscar-nominated Peter Bogdanovich film The Last Picture Show and went on to receive a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a BAFTA Award nomination for his role in the 1973 movie The Last Detail.
However, Quaid failed to retain his stardom after becoming embroiled in multiple legal issues and controversies. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor currently has an approximate net worth of -$1 million.
Despite his current negative finances, Quaid garnered a considerable fortune in his lifetime from more than 100 film and TV appearances. He skyrocketed to fame after starring in The Last Detail and went on to appear in films like Midnight Express, The Missouri Breaks, Cold Dog Soup, Martians Go Home, Breakout and Goya's Ghosts.
The 71-year-old also received an Emmy nomination and earned a Golden Globe Award for portraying President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1987 TV film LBJ: The Early Years. Prior to this, he also earned an Emmy nomination for his 1984 TV movie A Streetcar Named Desire.
During the 1990s, Quaid starred in films like Quick Change, Frankenstein, Kingpin and Independence Day. He also became known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation film series and voiced the role of Alameda Slim in the animated feature Home on the Range.
In 2005, Quaid bagged a role in the critically acclaimed film Brokeback Mountain. That same year, he earned another Emmy nomination for his part in the CBS miniseries Elvis.
He has also earned considerable fortune from other TV appearances like Texas Ranch House, Saturday Night Live, and The Ren and Stimpy Show, as well as his work in notable theatrical productions such as True West and The God of Hell.
A look into Randy Quaid's legal controversies
Randy Quaid got involved in a series of legal issues over the years. Following his appearance in Brokeback Mountain, he sued Focus Films for $10 million in 2005.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Quaid claimed that the company “intentionally misrepresented the film as a low-budget art house film to secure his services at below-market rates.”
The actor eventually dropped the lawsuit against the production house before being banned from the Actor's Equity Union in 2008. As per Reuters, Quaid was fined $81,000 over some alleged controversial actions during rehearsals for the Broadway musical Lone Star Love.
Several reports have suggested that Quaid was allegedly “verbally and physically abusive” towards production crew and fellow actors. In 2009, the actor and his wife Evi were arrested for allegedly defrauding a Santa Barbara homeowner by paying a $10,000 bill with an invalid credit card.
Although the case was eventually dropped due to a lack of evidence, the couple was arrested again in 2010 for “squatting” in one of their former properties. Quaid claimed at the time that the property was never officially sold but the-then home owners accused the pair of causing $30,000 damage to the property.
Randy Quaid and Evi reportedly skipped court dates and were placed on a wanted list in the U.S., prompting them to seek asylum in Canada. After fleeing from the States, the pair claimed that a group called “Star Wackers” were hunting them.
While Evi was eventually granted Canadian citizenship in 2011 for her heritage, Quaid’s request for a permanent residential status was declined. The actor was also arrested for outstanding his warrants in the US.
In 2014, Quaid and Evi sued the State Department for revoking their passports but were set to be forced to return to the US to face their previous charges. Canada then decided to deport the pair after Quaid exhausted his legal appeal.
Shortly before their deportation in 2015, the couple attempted to drive across the border into Vermont and were detained by US customs. They were also sent to respective correctional facilities, with $500,000 bail for each.
Initial reports suggested that Randy Quaid and Evi would be sent back to California to face charges, but the extradition order was nullified by a Vermont judge due to “irregularities” found in the case. The duo were then allowed to live in the state without conditions.
Some rumors stated that the pair would face arrest if they left Vermont, but they eventually visited California for a vacation in 2017 without facing any legal consequences.
