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Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Actor · Born 1952-08-18 · Houston, Texas, USA

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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"…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Donnie Darko (2001) — Jim Cunningham
  2. Dirty Dancing (1987) — Johnny Castle
  3. Ghost (1990) — Sam Wheat
  4. Point Break (1991) — Bodhi / Mask President
  5. The Outsiders (1983) — Darrel Curtis
  6. Road House (1989) — James Dalton
  7. 11:14 (2004) — Frank
  8. The Player (1992) — Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
  9. Red Dawn (1984) — Jed
  10. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) — Vida Boheme
  11. M*A*S*H (1972) — Gary Sturgis
  12. The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006) — Cash (voice)
  13. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) — Dance Class Instructor
  14. Keeping Mum (2005) — Lance
  15. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Host
  16. Black Dog (1998) — Jack Crews
  17. Next of Kin (1989) — Truman Gates
  18. Powder Blue (2009) — Velvet Larry
  19. Youngblood (1986) — Derek Sutton
  20. Amazing Stories (1985) — Eric David Peterson
  21. Uncommon Valor (1983) — Kevin Scott
  22. North and South (1985) — Orry Main
  23. City of Joy (1992) — Max Lowe
  24. King Solomon's Mines (2004) — Allan Quartermain
  25. The Movies That Made Us (2019) — Self (archive footage)
  26. Steel Dawn (1987) — Nomad
  27. The View (1997) — Self
  28. Waking Up in Reno (2002) — Roy Kirkendall
  29. George and the Dragon (2004) — Garth
  30. Father Hood (1993) — Jack Charles
  31. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
  32. Christmas in Wonderland (2007) — Wayne Saunders
  33. Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995) — Pecos Bill
  34. Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) — (archive footage)
  35. Three Wishes (1995) — Jack McCloud
  36. E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  37. Letters from a Killer (1998) — Race Darnell
  38. Overnight (2003) — Self
  39. One Last Dance (2003) — Travis MacPhearson
  40. Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) — Ernie 'Slam' Webster