Patrick Swayze
Acting • Born 1952-08-18 – Died 2009-09-14
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.
Filmography
81 credits
Dirty Dancing
Movie • 1987
Johnny Castle
Donnie Darko
Movie • 2001
Jim Cunningham
The Outsiders
Movie • 1983
Darrel Curtis
Ghost
Movie • 1990
Sam Wheat
Point Break
Movie • 1991
Bodhi / Mask President
Road House
Movie • 1989
James Dalton
Red Dawn
Movie • 1984
Jed
George and the Dragon
Movie • 2004
Garth
Waking Up in Reno
Movie • 2002
Roy Kirkendall
Jump
Movie • 2008
Richard Pressburger
One Last Dance
Movie • 2003
Travis MacPhearson
11:14
Movie • 2004
Frank
The Fox and the Hound 2
Movie • 2006
Cash (voice)
Uncommon Valor
Movie • 1983
Kevin Scott
Keeping Mum
Movie • 2005
Lance
Steel Dawn
Movie • 1987
Nomad
Next of Kin
Movie • 1989
Truman Gates
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Movie • 1988
Self - Audience Member
Christmas in Wonderland
Movie • 2007
Wayne Saunders
Green Dragon
Movie • 2001
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Movie • 1995
Pecos Bill
Icon
Movie • 2005
Jason Monk
Letters from a Killer
Movie • 1998
Race Darnell
Youngblood
Movie • 1986
Derek Sutton
Father Hood
Movie • 1993
Jack Charles
Three Wishes
Movie • 1995
Jack McCloud
Powder Blue
Movie • 2009
Velvet Larry
City of Joy
Movie • 1992
Max Lowe
Forever Lulu
Movie • 2000
Ben Clifton
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
Movie • 2001
Self
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
Movie • 2007
Self
Black Dog
Movie • 1998
Jack Crews
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Movie • 1979
Ace
Grandview, U.S.A.
Movie • 1984
Ernie 'Slam' Webster
I Am Patrick Swayze
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage)
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
Movie • 2007
Self (Archive footage)
Tiger Warsaw
Movie • 1988
Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
Movie • 2022
Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Movie • 1995
Self
The Renegades
Movie • 1982
Bandit
The Comeback Kid
Movie • 1980
Chuck
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Movie • 2003
Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Player
Movie • 1992
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Movie • 1995
Self - Presenter
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Movie • 2012
(archive footage)
How to Rob a Bank
Movie • 2024
Bodhi (archive footage)
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
Movie • 1995
(archive footage)
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Movie • 2004
Dance Class Instructor
Swayze Dancing
Movie • 1988
Himself
Overnight
Movie • 2003
Self
Return of the Rebels
Movie • 1981
K.C. Barnes
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
Movie • 1984
Doug Zimmer
Abby Singer
Movie • 2003
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Movie • 1998
Self
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Movie • 1995
Vida Boheme
Pennis from Heaven
Movie • 2005
Self
cascadeurs de stars
Movie • 1988
Self
Hollywood on Horses
Movie • 1989
Self
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
Movie • 2005
Self
M*A*S*H
TV • 1972
Gary Sturgis
The Tony Danza Show
TV • 2004
Self
Amazing Stories
TV • 1985
Eric David Peterson
Whoopi
TV • 2003
Tony
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
TV • 2001
Self - Guest
The View
TV • 1997
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
TV • 1996
The Renegades
TV • 1983
Bandit
Where Are They Now?
TV • 1999
Self
Pebble Mill
TV • 1991
Self
The Beast
TV • 2009
Charles Barker
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
North and South
TV • 1985
Orry Main
Hollywood Squares
TV • 1998
Self - Panelist
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
TV • 2005
Jason Monk
King Solomon's Mines
TV • 2004
Allan Quartermain
M*A*S*H
TV • 1972
Pvt. Gary Sturgis
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
The Reichen Show
TV • 2005
Self
Entertainment Tonight
TV • 1981
Self
The Movies That Made Us
TV • 2019
Self (archive footage)
I Am
TV • 2012
Self