Patrick Swayze
Born August 18, 1952 (Age: 73)
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Houston, Texas, USA
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Patrick Swayze, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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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Filmography
Powder Blue
2009
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as Velvet Larry
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Age: 56
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
2007
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as Self
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Age: 54
Keeping Mum
2005
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as Lance
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Age: 53
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
2005
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as Self
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Age: 53
George and the Dragon
2004
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as Garth
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Age: 51
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
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as Dance Class Instructor
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Age: 51
Abby Singer
2003
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as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
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Age: 51
Waking Up in Reno
2002
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as Roy Kirkendall
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Age: 50
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
2001
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as Self
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Age: 48
Donnie Darko
2001
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as Jim Cunningham
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Age: 48
Forever Lulu
2000
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as Ben Clifton
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Age: 47
Letters from a Killer
1998
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as Race Darnell
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Age: 46
Black Dog
1998
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as Jack Crews
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Age: 45
Three Wishes
1995
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as Jack McCloud
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Age: 43
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
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as Vida Boheme
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Age: 43
Father Hood
1993
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as Jack Charles
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Age: 41
The Player
1992
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as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
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Age: 39
City of Joy
1992
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as Max Lowe
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Age: 39
Point Break
1991
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as Bodhi / Mask President
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Age: 38
Ghost
1990
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as Sam Wheat
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Age: 37
Next of Kin
1989
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as Truman Gates
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Age: 37
Road House
1989
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as James Dalton
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Age: 36
No Image
Hollywood on Horses
1989
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as Self
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Age: 36
Tiger Warsaw
1988
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as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
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Age: 35
No Image
cascadeurs de stars
1988
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as Self
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Age: 35
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
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as Self - Audience Member
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Age: 35
Swayze Dancing
1988
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as Himself
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Age: 35
Steel Dawn
1987
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as Nomad
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Age: 35
Dirty Dancing
1987
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as Johnny Castle
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Age: 35
Red Dawn
1984
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as Jed
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Age: 31
Grandview, U.S.A.
1984
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as Ernie 'Slam' Webster
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Age: 31
Uncommon Valor
1983
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as Kevin Scott
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Age: 31
The Outsiders
1983
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as Darrel Curtis
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Age: 30
Return of the Rebels
1981
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as K.C. Barnes
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Age: 29
The Comeback Kid
1980
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as Chuck
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Age: 27