He hilariously announced his arrival in an epic Starbucks prank back on The Ellen DeGeneres Show back in 2008.
But Dennis Quaid has revealed he almost didn't take part in the iconic stunt.
The actor, 67, revealed on Monday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he was on the verge of declining the prank until a 'chill of fear' running down his spine convinced him to go for it.
'I almost said no': Dennis Quaid revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he almost turned down the iconic 'I Am Dennis Quaid' prank
Dennis said he had already completed their interview and was entering his car with all his belongings when he was pitched the idea.
'And I'm like, "Ehhh". I almost said "no." But then a chill of fear went up my spine and that's usually a signal I should say yes,' Dennis said.
'It was really so much fun to do and it just came off like it did,' he added.
The hilarious skit sees Dennis entering a Starbucks on the Warner Brothers lot with Ellen instructing him on what to say via an ear piece.
'I'm like, 'Ehhh'': Dennis said he had already completed their interview and was entering his car with all his belongings when he was pitched the idea
At Ellen's instruction, he shouted, 'Dennis Quaid is here!' as he walked into the cafe.
'I was nominated for a Golden Globe!' Dennis also exclaimed.
The Parent Trap actor even gargled water before spitting it back into the cup at Ellen's direction.
No regrets: 'It was really so much fun to do and it just came off like it did,' he added
Dennis Quaid is here! The actor made his grand entrance onto the Christmas themed set
The stunt was such a hit Dennis even
