Biography
Patrick Wayne Swayze (August 18, 1952 β September 14, 2009)Β 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 (1985β1986). 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.
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Filmography (80)
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland JoffΓ©
2022
I Am Patrick Swayze
2019
The Movies That Made Us
2019
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
I Am
2012
Powder Blue
2009
The Beast
2009
Jump
2008
Christmas in Wonderland
2007
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
2007
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
2007
The Fox and the Hound 2
2006
Keeping Mum
2005
Icon
2005
Pennis from Heaven
2005
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
2005
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
2005
The Reichen Show
2005
George and the Dragon
2004
11:14
2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
The Tony Danza Show
2004
King Solomon's Mines
2004
One Last Dance
2003
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003
Overnight
2003
Abby Singer
2003
Whoopi
2003
Waking Up in Reno
2002
Donnie Darko
2001
Green Dragon
2001
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001
Forever Lulu
2000
Where Are They Now?
1999
Letters from a Killer
1998
Black Dog
1998
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
1998
Hollywood Squares
1998
The View
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
Three Wishes
1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
Father Hood
1993
City of Joy
1992
The Player
1992
Point Break
1991
Pebble Mill
1991
Ghost
1990
Road House
1989
Next of Kin
1989
Hollywood on Horses
1989
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
Tiger Warsaw
1988
Swayze Dancing
1988
cascadeurs de stars
1988
Dirty Dancing
1987
Steel Dawn
1987
Youngblood
1986
Amazing Stories
1985
North and South
1985
Red Dawn
1984
Grandview, U.S.A.
1984
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
1984
The Outsiders
1983
Uncommon Valor
1983
The Renegades
1983
The Renegades
1982
Return of the Rebels
1981
Entertainment Tonight
1981
The Comeback Kid
1980
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
Saturday Night Live
1975
M*A*S*H
1972
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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