Not many people know much about Jack Quaid, the son of two movie icons Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan. While the star has unintentionally walked the same path as his parents, he's quite an interesting character (literally) and has his own goals and dreams in mind that have little to do with the ones that preceded his. So who is Jack Quaid, really?

For starters, he's an only child. Furthermore, his interests, hobbies, and passions are not much different from the average person, despite his upbringing in a household surrounded by movie fame. His face is pretty recognizable and he's definitely a celebrity kid who looks just like his parents, and fans might recognize him from popular movie roles without even realizing who he's related to - and this is everything the world knows about him.

14 Quaid Is No Stranger To Movie Sets And Spent Time BTS As A Kid

Celebrity parents often have different ideas on parenting, and that includes whether or not to allow their children into the spotlight with them. Quaid and Ryan allowed a young Jack to sit behind the scenes on their film sets, and they seemingly weren't afraid to show him off, which means he got a taste for Hollywood as a kid.

13 He Attended NYU For, Surprise Surprise, Drama

Going to college is also a decision that children with famous parents need to make, and it's not surprising that Quaid decided to attend one of New York's best schools. NYU has a reputation for its arts and humanities programs, including drama, which is what Quaid chose to major in once he was accepted.

12 He Would Be A "Potted Plant" Just To Have A Role In A Star Wars Movie

In an interview with Insider, Quaid proclaimed his profound love for the Star Wars movies and even went as far as saying exactly what he'd do just to get a role in one. Those included anything from a droid to an inanimate object, like a potted plant, just to be on the set. It's clearly a very serious love - George Lucas, take note!

11 The Actor Had A Fan Encounter With Christopher Walken, Which Ended Up Being Hilarious

Just because someone is the son of two actors doesn't mean they don't have their own faves, and Christopher Walken happens to be one of Quaid's. After spotting the actor in an airport, Quaid introduced himself, explained that he was a big fan, and Walken proceeded to think Quaid was actually Shia LaBeouf from the Transformer movies.

10 He Respects And Is A Huge Fan Of Both His Parents' Work, But Started Acting For Himself

One thing that Quaid makes abundantly clear is that his path in life is not because of the career choice his parents made. His choice to go into acting was for no other reason than he enjoys it, and he's not afraid to let the world know that his acting career is for himself, and himself alone.

9 He Has Such A Normal Hobby: Gaming

It's a hobby that many people share with Quaid, although not every celebrity shares it openly. However, Quaid has even gone on to list some of his favorite games, and even how excited he was that his girlfriend, Liz, got him a Nintendo Switch for one of his birthdays, and he even praised her during an interview with Insider.

8 Quaid's Music Tastes Probably Aren't What You'd Expect

The actor is pretty open about all of his tastes in music, and they're probably not what you'd expect. It's always surprising to hear how normal something is for a celebrity and if you were to cycle through Quaid's playlist, you'd find Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats along with Alabama Shakes, for starters.

7 A Believer In The Paranormal, He Is Not

An uncommon question to be asked is whether or not someone believes int he paranormal, but that's exactly what Insider did during an interview with the actor. When asked about his belief in ghosts, Quaid responded by saying rather than ghosts, he believes in an energy that's likely left behind after a person departs the earth.

6 He's Pretty In-Touch With The Characters He Portrays

It's not unusual, but it is the difference between a good actor and a bad actor. Quaid seems to really enjoy getting a feel for the characters he's playing, observing everything from their personalities all the way up to the scenarios and situations they find themselves in, along with hard and fast facts about them.

5 One Of His Most Recent Roles Is Actually In Voice Acting

One of the most recent characters Quaid has taken to portraying hasn't been one with a face at all - well, not in the traditional human way. The character of Richie is from the cartoon show Harvey Girls Forever, and it's one of the most recent roles which the actor has added to his list of credits.