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Patrick Swayze

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1952-08-18

Day of Death

2009-09-14

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Patrick Swayze

Biography

Patrick Wayne Swayze (August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. Known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles in blockbusters and cult films, Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997. Swayze received recognition for acting in the drama film The Outsiders (1983), the action film Red Dawn (1984), and the miniseries North and South (1985–1986). His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), receiving a Golden Globe nomination. He rose to further prominence in the action films Road House (1989) and Point Break (1991), and received two more Golden Globe nominations for his roles in the supernatural romance film Ghost (1990) and the road comedy film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). He also had a major role in the cult thriller Donnie Darko (2001). Outside of acting, Swayze co-wrote and recorded the song "She's Like the Wind" with Stacy Widelitz for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also recognized for his public image and looks, and was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 1991. On September 14, 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. Description above from the Wikipedia article Patrick Swayze, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography (60)

⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Saturday Night Live: 50th Anniversary Special

2025
⭐ 6.7 Role: Bodhi (archive footage)

How to Rob a Bank

2024
⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé

2022
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

I Am Patrick Swayze

2019
⭐ 7.5 Role: (archive footage)

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012
⭐ 6.1 Role: Velvet Larry

Powder Blue

2009
⭐ 5.0 Role: Richard Pressburger

Jump

2008
⭐ 5.4 Role: Wayne Saunders

Christmas in Wonderland

2007
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self (Archive footage)

The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis

2007
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

2007
⭐ 6.0 Role: Cash (voice)

The Fox and the Hound 2

2006
⭐ 6.7 Role: Lance

Keeping Mum

2005
⭐ 9.0 Role: Self

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

2005
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Pennis from Heaven

2005
⭐ 5.7 Role: Jason Monk

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2005