Patrick Swayze
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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
Credits
Ghost (1990)
as Sam Wheat
Donnie Darko (2001)
as Jim Cunningham
Dirty Dancing (1987)
as Johnny Castle
Point Break (1991)
as Bodhi / Mask President
The Player (1992)
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
The Outsiders (1983)
as Darrel Curtis
The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
as Cash (voice)
Uncommon Valor (1983)
as Kevin Scott
Red Dawn (1984)
as Jed
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
as Vida Boheme
Father Hood (1993)
as Jack Charles
Keeping Mum (2005)
as Lance
Road House (1989)
as James Dalton
Next of Kin (1989)
as Truman Gates
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
as Dance Class Instructor
11:14 (2004)
as Frank
Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
as Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Powder Blue (2009)
as Velvet Larry
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012)
as (archive footage)
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995)
as Pecos Bill
Youngblood (1986)
as Derek Sutton
Waking Up in Reno (2002)
as Roy Kirkendall
George and the Dragon (2004)
as Garth
City of Joy (1992)
as Max Lowe
Letters from a Killer (1998)
as Race Darnell
Black Dog (1998)
as Jack Crews
Three Wishes (1995)
as Jack McCloud
Forever Lulu (2000)
as Ben Clifton
Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)
as Ace
Overnight (2003)
as Self
I Am Patrick Swayze (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Steel Dawn (1987)
as Nomad
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)
as Self - Audience Member
Christmas in Wonderland (2007)
as Wayne Saunders
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)
as Self
One Last Dance (2003)
as Travis MacPhearson
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
as Self - Presenter
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998)
as Self
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV (1995)
as Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
Icon (2005)
as Jason Monk
Abby Singer (2003)
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003)
as Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pennis from Heaven (2005)
as Self
Tiger Warsaw (1988)
as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
The Pigs vs. The Freaks (1984)
as Doug Zimmer
Green Dragon (2001)
as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
Return of the Rebels (1981)
as K.C. Barnes
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic (2007)
as Self
The Renegades (1982)
as Bandit
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' (2005)
as Self
Jump (2008)
as Richard Pressburger
The Comeback Kid (1980)
as Chuck
Ghost: Remembering the Magic (2001)
as Self
Hollywood on Horses (1989)
as Self
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis (2007)
as Self (Archive footage)
cascadeurs de stars (1988)
as Self
Swayze Dancing (1988)
as Himself