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Patrick Swayze

Actor

Patrick Swayze

Born August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas, USADied September 14, 200940 films

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.

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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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Donnie Darko posterFirst watchDonnie Darko20017.8as Jim CunninghamAfter narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Dirty Dancing poster7.3Dirty Dancing1987Ghost poster7.2Ghost1990Point Break poster7.2Point Break1991The Outsiders poster7.2The Outsiders1983To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar poster7.5To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar1995Road House poster6.8Road House1989The Player poster7.2The Player199211:14 poster6.811:142004

Filmography

40 films as actor
  1. 2009Powder BlueVelvet Larry
  2. 2008JumpRichard Pressburger
  3. 2007Christmas in WonderlandWayne Saunders
  4. 2006The Fox and the Hound 2Cash (voice)
  5. 2005Keeping MumLance
  6. 2005IconJason Monk
  7. 200411:14Frank
  8. 2004George and the DragonGarth
  9. 2004Dirty Dancing: Havana NightsDance Class Instructor
  10. 2003Abby SingerPatrick Swayze (uncredited)
  11. 2003One Last DanceTravis MacPhearson
  12. 2002Waking Up in RenoRoy Kirkendall
  13. 2001Green DragonGunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
  14. 2001Donnie DarkoJim Cunningham
  15. 2000Forever LuluBen Clifton
  16. 1998Letters from a KillerRace Darnell
  17. 1998Black DogJack Crews
  18. 1995Three WishesJack McCloud
  19. 1995To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarVida Boheme
  20. 1995Tall Tale: The Unbelievable AdventurePecos Bill
  21. 1993Father HoodJack Charles
  22. 1992The PlayerPatrick Swayze (uncredited)
  23. 1992City of JoyMax Lowe
  24. 1991Point BreakBodhi / Mask President
  25. 1990GhostSam Wheat
  26. 1989Next of KinTruman Gates
  27. 1989Road HouseJames Dalton
  28. 1988Tiger WarsawChuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
  29. 1987Steel DawnNomad
  30. 1987Dirty DancingJohnny Castle
  31. 1986YoungbloodDerek Sutton
  32. 1984Red DawnJed
  33. 1984Grandview, U.S.A.Ernie 'Slam' Webster
  34. 1984The Pigs vs. The FreaksDoug Zimmer
  35. 1983Uncommon ValorKevin Scott
  36. 1983The OutsidersDarrel Curtis
  37. 1982The RenegadesBandit
  38. 1981Return of the RebelsK.C. Barnes
  39. 1980The Comeback KidChuck
  40. 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.Ace