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Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Acting

Born: August 18, 1952Houston, Texas, USA

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.

Known For
Filmography
How to Rob a Bank

How to Rob a Bank

Bodhi (archive footage)

2024
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé

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

Self (archive footage)

2022
I Am Patrick Swayze

I Am Patrick Swayze

Self (archive footage)

2019
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

(archive footage)

2012
Powder Blue

Powder Blue

Velvet Larry

2009
Jump

Jump

Richard Pressburger

2008
Christmas in Wonderland

Christmas in Wonderland

Wayne Saunders

2007
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis

The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis

Self (Archive footage)

2007
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

Self

2007
The Fox and the Hound 2

The Fox and the Hound 2

Cash (voice)

2006
Keeping Mum

Keeping Mum

Lance

2005
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

Self

2005
Pennis from Heaven

Pennis from Heaven

Self

2005
Icon

Icon

Jason Monk

2005
11:14

11:14

Frank

2004
George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Garth

2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Dance Class Instructor

2004
Abby Singer

Abby Singer

Patrick Swayze (uncredited)

2003
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley

Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)

2003
Overnight

Overnight

Self

2003
One Last Dance

One Last Dance

Travis MacPhearson

2003
Waking Up in Reno

Waking Up in Reno

Roy Kirkendall

2002
Green Dragon

Green Dragon

Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance

2001
Ghost: Remembering the Magic

Ghost: Remembering the Magic

Self

2001
Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko

Jim Cunningham

2001
Forever Lulu

Forever Lulu

Ben Clifton

2000
Letters from a Killer

Letters from a Killer

Race Darnell

1998
Black Dog

Black Dog

Jack Crews

1998
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

Self

1998
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Self - Presenter

1995
Three Wishes

Three Wishes

Jack McCloud

1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Vida Boheme

1995
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

(archive footage)

1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

Self

1995
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

Pecos Bill

1995
Father Hood

Father Hood

Jack Charles

1993
The Player

The Player

Patrick Swayze (uncredited)

1992
City of Joy

City of Joy

Max Lowe

1992
Point Break

Point Break

Bodhi / Mask President

1991
Ghost

Ghost

Sam Wheat

1990
Next of Kin

Next of Kin

Truman Gates

1989
Road House

Road House

James Dalton

1989

Hollywood on Horses

Self

1989
Tiger Warsaw

Tiger Warsaw

Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw

1988

cascadeurs de stars

Self

1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Self - Audience Member

1988
Swayze Dancing

Swayze Dancing

Himself

1988
Steel Dawn

Steel Dawn

Nomad

1987
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Johnny Castle

1987
Youngblood

Youngblood

Derek Sutton

1986
Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Jed

1984
Grandview, U.S.A.

Grandview, U.S.A.

Ernie 'Slam' Webster

1984
The Pigs vs. The Freaks

The Pigs vs. The Freaks

Doug Zimmer

1984
Uncommon Valor

Uncommon Valor

Kevin Scott

1983
The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Darrel Curtis

1983
The Renegades

The Renegades

Bandit

1982
Return of the Rebels

Return of the Rebels

K.C. Barnes

1981
The Comeback Kid

The Comeback Kid

Chuck

1980
Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A.

Ace

1979