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 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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Acting
Movie
Donnie Darko
as Jim Cunningham
2001
Movie
Dirty Dancing
as Johnny Castle
1987
Movie
Ghost
as Sam Wheat
1990
Movie
Point Break
as Bodhi / Mask President
1991
Movie
The Outsiders
as Darrel Curtis
1983
Movie
Road House
as James Dalton
1989
Movie
11:14
as Frank
2004
Movie
The Player
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
1992
Movie
Red Dawn
as Jed
1984
Movie
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
as Vida Boheme
1995
TV
M*A*S*H
as Gary Sturgis
1972
TV
M*A*S*H
as Pvt. Gary Sturgis
1972
Movie
The Fox and the Hound 2
as Cash (voice)
2006
Movie
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
as Dance Class Instructor
2004
Movie
Keeping Mum
as Lance
2005
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
Movie
Black Dog
as Jack Crews
1998
Movie
Next of Kin
as Truman Gates
1989
Movie
Powder Blue
as Velvet Larry
2009
Movie
Youngblood
as Derek Sutton
1986
TV
Amazing Stories
as Eric David Peterson
1985
Movie
Uncommon Valor
as Kevin Scott
1983
TV
North and South
as Orry Main
1985
Movie
City of Joy
as Max Lowe
1992
