Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Acting
Born 1952-08-18 - Died 2009-09-14Houston, Texas, USA

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.

Movies (59)

Donnie Darko
7.8

Donnie Darko

2001Movie7.8
Dirty Dancing
7.3

Dirty Dancing

1987Movie7.3
Point Break
7.2

Point Break

1991Movie7.2
Ghost
7.2

Ghost

1990Movie7.2
The Outsiders
7.2

The Outsiders

1983Movie7.2
The Player
7.2

The Player

1992Movie7.2
Uncommon Valor
6.3

Uncommon Valor

1983Movie6.3
The Fox and the Hound 2
6.0

The Fox and the Hound 2

2006Movie6.0
Red Dawn
6.3

Red Dawn

1984Movie6.3
Keeping Mum
6.7

Keeping Mum

2005Movie6.7
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
7.5

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

1995Movie7.5
Powder Blue
6.1

Powder Blue

2009Movie6.1
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
6.4

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

2004Movie6.4
Road House
6.8

Road House

1989Movie6.8
11:14
6.8

11:14

2004Movie6.8
Next of Kin
5.9

Next of Kin

1989Movie5.9
Father Hood
5.8

Father Hood

1993Movie5.8
Black Dog
6.4

Black Dog

1998Movie6.4
Youngblood
6.2

Youngblood

1986Movie6.2
George and the Dragon
5.5

George and the Dragon

2004Movie5.5
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
8.0

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

1995Movie8.0
Abby Singer
6.8

Abby Singer

2003Movie6.8
City of Joy
6.6

City of Joy

1992Movie6.6
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
7.5

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012Movie7.5
Steel Dawn
5.0

Steel Dawn

1987Movie5.0
Three Wishes
6.2

Three Wishes

1995Movie6.2
Forever Lulu
5.4

Forever Lulu

2000Movie5.4
The Fabulous Allan Carr
5.0

The Fabulous Allan Carr

2017Movie5.0
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé

Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé

2022Movie
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
6.2

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

1995Movie6.2
Waking Up in Reno
5.1

Waking Up in Reno

2002Movie5.1
Overnight
6.4

Overnight

2003Movie6.4
Grandview, U.S.A.
5.8

Grandview, U.S.A.

1984Movie5.8
Christmas in Wonderland
5.4

Christmas in Wonderland

2007Movie5.4
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995Movie
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
7.6

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley

2003Movie7.6
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
7.7

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988Movie7.7
Icon
5.5

Icon

2005Movie5.5
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

1995Movie
Tiger Warsaw
5.5

Tiger Warsaw

1988Movie5.5
I Am Patrick Swayze
7.0

I Am Patrick Swayze

2019Movie7.0
Pennis from Heaven

Pennis from Heaven

2005Movie
One Last Dance
5.6

One Last Dance

2003Movie5.6
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
4.5

Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

1998Movie4.5
Letters from a Killer
5.4

Letters from a Killer

1998Movie5.4
Jump
5.0

Jump

2008Movie5.0
Green Dragon
6.2

Green Dragon

2001Movie6.2
The Renegades
6.6

The Renegades

1982Movie6.6
Skatetown, U.S.A.
5.1

Skatetown, U.S.A.

1979Movie5.1
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
9.0

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

2005Movie9.0
Hollywood on Horses
4.7

Hollywood on Horses

1989Movie4.7
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
4.5

The Pigs vs. The Freaks

1984Movie4.5
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

2007Movie
The Comeback Kid
6.0

The Comeback Kid

1980Movie6.0
Return of the Rebels
5.9

Return of the Rebels

1981Movie5.9
cascadeurs de stars

cascadeurs de stars

1988Movie
Swayze Dancing
6.7

Swayze Dancing

1988Movie6.7
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
6.0

Ghost: Remembering the Magic

2001Movie6.0
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
8.0

The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis

2007Movie8.0

TV Shows (22)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Hollywood Squares
7.6

Hollywood Squares

1998Series7.6
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
M*A*S*H
7.9

M*A*S*H

1972Series7.9
Film '72
5.1

Film '72

1971Series5.1
Pebble Mill
4.1

Pebble Mill

1991Series4.1
The Tony Danza Show
6.4

The Tony Danza Show

2004Series6.4
North and South
7.5

North and South

1985Series7.5
The Reichen Show
4.8

The Reichen Show

2005Series4.8
Amazing Stories
7.5

Amazing Stories

1985Series7.5
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
6.1

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

2001Series6.1
Where Are They Now?
7.5

Where Are They Now?

1999Series7.5
The Movies That Made Us
7.3

The Movies That Made Us

2019Series7.3
Entertainment Tonight
4.3

Entertainment Tonight

1981Series4.3
King Solomon's Mines
6.3

King Solomon's Mines

2004Series6.3
The Beast
7.1

The Beast

2009Series7.1
Whoopi
8.8

Whoopi

2003Series8.8
I Am

I Am

2012Series
The Renegades
6.5

The Renegades

1983Series6.5
E! True Hollywood Story
8.1

E! True Hollywood Story

1996Series8.1
Frederick Forsyth's Icon

Frederick Forsyth's Icon

2005Series