Patrick Swayze
Born
1952-08-18
Place of birth
Houston, Texas, USA
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 i...
Known for
Donnie Darko
Jim Cunningham
Dirty Dancing
Johnny Castle
Ghost
Sam Wheat
Point Break
Bodhi / Mask President
The Outsiders
Darrel Curtis
Road House
James Dalton
11:14
Frank
The Player
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Red Dawn
Jed
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Vida Boheme
M*A*S*H
Gary Sturgis
M*A*S*H
Pvt. Gary Sturgis
The Fox and the Hound 2
Cash (voice)
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Dance Class Instructor
Keeping Mum
Lance