Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 18, 1952
Place of Birth:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Patrick Swayze
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.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Movies That Made Us | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | I Am | Self |
| 2009 | The Beast | Charles Barker |
| 2005 | Frederick Forsyth's Icon | Jason Monk |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show | Self |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show | Self |
| 2004 | King Solomon's Mines | Allan Quartermain |
| 2003 | Whoopi | Tony |
| 2001 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | Self - Guest |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? | Self |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares | Self - Panelist |
| 1997 | The View | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | |
| 1991 | Pebble Mill | Self |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories | Eric David Peterson |
| 1985 | North and South | Orry Main |
| 1983 | The Renegades | Bandit |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Host |
| 1972 | M*A*S*H | Gary Sturgis |
| 1972 | M*A*S*H | Pvt. Gary Sturgis |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |