Patrick Swayze
Known for Acting · 80 credits
- Born
- 1952-08-18
- Died
- 2009-09-14
- Place of birth
- Houston, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- پاتریک سویزی
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.
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Known For
TV Shows (21)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
The View
1997
as Self
M*A*S*H
1972
as Gary Sturgis / Pvt. Gary Sturgis
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self
North and South
1985
as Orry Main
Amazing Stories
1985
as Eric David Peterson
Pebble Mill
1991
as Self
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001
as Self - Guest
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
The Movies That Made Us
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Whoopi
2003
as Tony
King Solomon's Mines
2004
as Allan Quartermain
The Beast
2009
as Charles Barker
I Am
2012
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Renegades
1983
as Bandit
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
2005
as Jason Monk
Movies (59)
Ghost
1990
as Sam Wheat
Donnie Darko
2001
as Jim Cunningham
Dirty Dancing
1987
as Johnny Castle
Point Break
1991
as Bodhi / Mask President
The Outsiders
1983
as Darrel Curtis
11:14
2004
as Frank
Road House
1989
as James Dalton
The Fox and the Hound 2
2006
as Cash (voice)
Red Dawn
1984
as Jed
The Player
1992
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Father Hood
1993
as Jack Charles
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
as Vida Boheme
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
as Dance Class Instructor
Keeping Mum
2005
as Lance
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
Uncommon Valor
1983
as Kevin Scott
Abby Singer
2003
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Grandview, U.S.A.
1984
as Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Next of Kin
1989
as Truman Gates
Powder Blue
2009
as Velvet Larry
Overnight
2003
as Self
Christmas in Wonderland
2007
as Wayne Saunders
George and the Dragon
2004
as Garth
Black Dog
1998
as Jack Crews
I Am Patrick Swayze
2019
as Self (archive footage)
City of Joy
1992
as Max Lowe
One Last Dance
2003
as Travis MacPhearson
Waking Up in Reno
2002
as Roy Kirkendall
Youngblood
1986
as Derek Sutton
Letters from a Killer
1998
as Race Darnell
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
1984
as Doug Zimmer
Pennis from Heaven
2005
as Self
Tiger Warsaw
1988
as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
Three Wishes
1995
as Jack McCloud
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
as Self (archive)
Icon
2005
as Jason Monk
Steel Dawn
1987
as Nomad
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
as Ace
Green Dragon
2001
as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
as Pecos Bill
Return of the Rebels
1981
as K.C. Barnes
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
as Self - Presenter
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003
as Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Renegades
1982
as Bandit
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995
as Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
Hollywood on Horses
1989
as Self
The Comeback Kid
1980
as Chuck
Forever Lulu
2000
as Ben Clifton
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Audience Member
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
2022
as Self (archive footage)
cascadeurs de stars
1988
as Self
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
2005
as Self
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
1998
as Self
Jump
2008
as Richard Pressburger
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
2001
as Self
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
2007
as Self
Swayze Dancing
1988
as Himself
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
2007
as Self (Archive footage)
About Patrick Swayze
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… With 80 credits spanning from 1962 to 2022, Patrick Swayze has appeared in 59 films and 21 TV shows.
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- Ghost (1990) — as Sam Wheat
- Donnie Darko (2001) — as Jim Cunningham
- Dirty Dancing (1987) — as Johnny Castle
- Point Break (1991) — as Bodhi / Mask President
- The Outsiders (1983) — as Darrel Curtis
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