Patrick Swayze
Known for
Acting
Born
August 18, 1952
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, USA
Died
September 14, 2009 (aged 57)
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 nomi...
Best known work
Donnie Darko
2001
Dirty Dancing
1987
Ghost
1990
Point Break
1991
The Outsiders
1983
Road House
1989
11:14
2004
The Player
1992
Red Dawn
1984
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995Filmography
2022
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Jofféas Self (archive footage)
2019
2019
I Am Patrick Swayzeas Self (archive footage)
2017
The Fabulous Allan Carras Self (archive footage)
2012
2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemenas (archive footage)
2009
Powder Blueas Velvet Larry
2009
2008
My Best Friend's GirlThanks
2008
Jumpas Richard Pressburger
2007
Christmas in Wonderlandas Wayne Saunders
2007
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolisas Self (Archive footage)
2007
2006
The Fox and the Hound 2as Cash (voice)
2005
Keeping Mumas Lance
2005
2005
2005
2005
Pennis from Heavenas Self
2005
Iconas Jason Monk
2004
2004
11:14as Frank
2004
2004
George and the Dragonas Garth
2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nightsas Dance Class Instructor