Patrick Swayze
Acting
Born: August 18, 1952 · Houston, Texas, USA
Died: September 14, 2009 (aged 57)
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Donnie Darko
2001
Dirty Dancing
1987
Ghost
1990
Point Break
1991
The Outsiders
1983
Road House
1989
11:14
2004
The Player
1992
Red Dawn
1984
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
My Best Friend's Girl
2008
M*A*S*H
1972
Photos (10)
Movies (43)
Donnie Darko
Jim Cunningham
Dirty Dancing
Johnny Castle
Point Break
Bodhi / Mask President
Ghost
Sam Wheat
The Outsiders
Darrel Curtis
The Fox and the Hound 2
Cash (voice)
The Player
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Red Dawn
Jed
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Vida Boheme
Uncommon Valor
Kevin Scott
Road House
James Dalton
Keeping Mum
Lance
Next of Kin
Truman Gates
Father Hood
Jack Charles
Powder Blue
Velvet Larry
11:14
Frank
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Dance Class Instructor
Black Dog
Jack Crews
George and the Dragon
Garth
Youngblood
Derek Sutton
Forever Lulu
Ben Clifton
Steel Dawn
Nomad
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Pecos Bill
Waking Up in Reno
Roy Kirkendall
Christmas in Wonderland
Wayne Saunders
City of Joy
Max Lowe
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
Three Wishes
Jack McCloud
Abby Singer
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Grandview, U.S.A.
Ernie 'Slam' Webster
One Last Dance
Travis MacPhearson
Letters from a Killer
Race Darnell
Icon
Jason Monk
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
Green Dragon
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
The Comeback Kid
Chuck
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
Doug Zimmer
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Ace
Tiger Warsaw
Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
The Renegades
Bandit
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
Jump
Richard Pressburger
Return of the Rebels
K.C. Barnes
TV Shows (10)
M*A*S*H
Gary Sturgis · 1 eps
M*A*S*H
Pvt. Gary Sturgis · 1 eps
North and South
Orry Main · 15 eps
Amazing Stories
Eric David Peterson · 1 eps
King Solomon's Mines
Allan Quartermain · 2 eps
The Beast
Charles Barker · 13 eps
Whoopi
Tony · 1 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
Jason Monk · 3 eps
The Renegades
Bandit · 6 eps
Self / Appearances (21)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1 eps
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 eps
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · 5 eps
The View
Self · 2 eps
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Movies That Made Us
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
Entertainment Tonight
Self · 1 eps
Overnight
Self
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Audience Member
I Am Patrick Swayze
Self (archive footage)
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Self (archive)
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Presenter
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
Self
Pennis from Heaven
Self
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
Self (archive footage)
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
Self
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
Self
Swayze Dancing
Himself
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
Self (Archive footage)