1952-08-18 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.
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How to Rob a Bank | Bodhi (archive footage) | 2024-06-04 |
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Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé | Self (archive footage) | 2022-12-16 |
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I Am Patrick Swayze | Self (archive footage) | 2019-08-18 |
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Final Cut: Hölgyeim és uraim | (archive footage) | 2012-02-04 |
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Powder Blue | Velvet Larry | 2009-05-08 |
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Jump | Richard Pressburger | 2008-06-19 |
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Christmas in Wonderland | Wayne Saunders | 2007-12-27 |
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The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis | Self (Archive footage) | 2007-12-06 |
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Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic | Self | 2007-03-13 |
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The Fox and the Hound 2 | Cash (voice) | 2006-11-09 |
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Pennis from Heaven | Self | 2005-03-28 |
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Icon | Jason Monk | 2005-01-01 |
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Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' | Self | 2005-09-20 |
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Keeping Mum | Lance | 2005-12-02 |
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11:14 | Frank | 2004-08-20 |
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George and the Dragon | Garth | 2004-03-28 |
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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Dance Class Instructor | 2004-02-27 |
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One Last Dance | Travis MacPhearson | 2003-04-04 |
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Overnight | Self | 2003-06-12 |
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley | Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2003-10-26 |
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Abby Singer | Patrick Swayze (uncredited) | 2003-10-28 |
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Waking Up in Reno | Roy Kirkendall | 2002-12-13 |
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Ghost: Remembering the Magic | Self | 2001-04-24 |
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Donnie Darko | Jim Cunningham | 2001-01-19 |
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Green Dragon | Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance | 2001-05-17 |
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Forever Lulu | Ben Clifton | 2000-07-07 |
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Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley | Self | 1998-01-01 |
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Black Dog | Jack Crews | 1998-05-01 |
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Letters from a Killer | Race Darnell | 1998-08-21 |
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Amazing Stories: The Movie IV | (archive footage) | 1995-08-18 |
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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Vida Boheme | 1995-09-08 |
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Sinatra: 80 Years My Way | Self - Presenter | 1995-12-14 |
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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies | Self | 1995-06-05 |
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Three Wishes | Jack McCloud | 1995-10-27 |
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Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Pecos Bill | 1995-03-24 |
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Father Hood | Jack Charles | 1993-08-27 |
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The Player | Patrick Swayze (uncredited) | 1992-05-08 |
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City of Joy | Max Lowe | 1992-04-15 |
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Point Break | Bodhi / Mask President | 1991-07-12 |
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Ghost | Sam Wheat | 1990-07-13 |
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Hollywood on Horses | Self | 1989-01-01 |
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Road House | James Dalton | 1989-05-19 |
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Next of Kin | Truman Gates | 1989-10-20 |
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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night | Self - Audience Member | 1988-01-03 |
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Swayze Dancing | Himself | 1988-01-01 |
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cascadeurs de stars | Self | 1988-03-18 |
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Tiger Warsaw | Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw | 1988-05-11 |
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Dirty Dancing | Johnny Castle | 1987-08-21 |
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Steel Dawn | Nomad | 1987-11-06 |
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Youngblood | Derek Sutton | 1986-01-31 |
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Red Dawn | Jed | 1984-08-10 |
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The Pigs vs. The Freaks | Doug Zimmer | 1984-07-06 |
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Grandview, U.S.A. | Ernie 'Slam' Webster | 1984-08-03 |
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The Outsiders | Darrel Curtis | 1983-03-25 |
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Uncommon Valor | Kevin Scott | 1983-12-16 |
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The Renegades | Bandit | 1982-08-11 |
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Return of the Rebels | K.C. Barnes | 1981-10-17 |
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The Comeback Kid | Chuck | 1980-04-11 |
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Skatetown, U.S.A. | Ace | 1979-10-01 |
