Patrick Swayze
Actor
- Born
- August 18, 1952 · Houston, Texas, USA
- Died
- September 14, 2009 (age 57)
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).
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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.
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Known for
Donnie Darko
January 19, 2001
Dirty Dancing
August 21, 1987
Ghost
July 13, 1990
Point Break
July 12, 1991
The Outsiders
March 25, 1983
Road House
May 19, 1989
11:14
August 20, 2004
The Player
May 8, 1992
Red Dawn
August 10, 1984
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
September 8, 1995
The Fox and the Hound 2
November 9, 2006
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
February 27, 2004
Acting59
- 2022Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé as Self (archive footage)
- 2019I Am Patrick Swayze as Self (archive footage)
- 2017The Fabulous Allan Carr as Self (archive footage)
- 2012Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage)
- 2009Powder Blue as Velvet Larry
- 2008Jump as Richard Pressburger
- 2007Christmas in Wonderland as Wayne Saunders
- 2007The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis as Self (Archive footage)
- 2007Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic as Self