Patrick Swayze
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 18, 1952
- Died
- September 14, 2009
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, USA
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
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé 2022
as Self (archive footage)
I Am Patrick Swayze 2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Fabulous Allan Carr 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen 2012
as (archive footage)
Powder Blue 2009
as Velvet Larry
My Best Friend's Girl 2008
Thanks
Jump 2008
as Richard Pressburger
Christmas in Wonderland 2007
as Wayne Saunders
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis 2007
as Self (Archive footage)
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic 2007
as Self
The Fox and the Hound 2 2006
as Cash (voice)
Keeping Mum 2005
as Lance
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' 2005
as Self
Pennis from Heaven 2005
as Self
Icon 2005
as Jason Monk
11:14 2004
as Frank
George and the Dragon 2004
as Garth
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 2004
as Dance Class Instructor
Abby Singer 2003
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley 2003
as Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
Overnight 2003
as Self
One Last Dance 2003
as Travis MacPhearson, Producer
Waking Up in Reno 2002
as Roy Kirkendall
Green Dragon 2001
as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
Ghost: Remembering the Magic 2001
as Self
Donnie Darko 2001
as Jim Cunningham
Forever Lulu 2000
as Ben Clifton
Letters from a Killer 1998
as Race Darnell
Black Dog 1998
as Jack Crews
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley 1998
as Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way 1995
as Self - Presenter
Three Wishes 1995
as Jack McCloud
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar 1995
as Vida Boheme
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV 1995
as Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies 1995
as Self
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure 1995
as Pecos Bill
Father Hood 1993
as Jack Charles
The Player 1992
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
City of Joy 1992
as Max Lowe
Point Break 1991
as Bodhi / Mask President
Ghost 1990
as Sam Wheat
Next of Kin 1989
as Truman Gates
Road House 1989
as James Dalton
- Hollywood on Horses
Hollywood on Horses 1989
as Self
Tiger Warsaw 1988
as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
- cascadeurs de stars
cascadeurs de stars 1988
as Self
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night 1988
as Self - Audience Member
Swayze Dancing 1988
as Himself
Steel Dawn 1987
as Nomad
Dirty Dancing 1987
as Johnny Castle
Youngblood 1986
as Derek Sutton
Red Dawn 1984
as Jed
Grandview, U.S.A. 1984
as Ernie 'Slam' Webster, Choreographer
The Pigs vs. The Freaks 1984
as Doug Zimmer
Uncommon Valor 1983
as Kevin Scott
The Outsiders 1983
as Darrel Curtis
The Renegades 1982
as Bandit
Return of the Rebels 1981
as K.C. Barnes
The Comeback Kid 1980
as Chuck
Skatetown, U.S.A. 1979
as Ace
Credits from TMDB.