Patrick Swayze
Acting
Born: Aug 18, 1952 — Died: Sep 14, 2009
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Blue | Velvet Larry | 2009 | 6.119 |
| Jump | Richard Pressburger | 2008 | 5.0 |
| Christmas in Wonderland | Wayne Saunders | 2007 | 5.4 |
| The Fox and the Hound 2 | Cash (voice) | 2006 | 6.026 |
| Keeping Mum | Lance | 2005 | 6.665 |
| Icon | Jason Monk | 2005 | 5.682 |
| George and the Dragon | Garth | 2004 | 5.459 |
| 11:14 | Frank | 2004 | 6.804 |
| One Last Dance | Travis MacPhearson | 2003 | 5.616 |
| Waking Up in Reno | Roy Kirkendall | 2002 | 5.015 |
| Donnie Darko | Jim Cunningham | 2001 | 7.764 |
| Green Dragon | Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance | 2001 | 6.113 |
| Ghost: Remembering the Magic | Self | 2001 | 6.0 |
| Forever Lulu | Ben Clifton | 2000 | 5.449 |
| Letters from a Killer | Race Darnell | 1998 | 5.425 |
| Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Pecos Bill | 1995 | 6.256 |
| Three Wishes | Jack McCloud | 1995 | 6.274 |
| Father Hood | Jack Charles | 1993 | 5.806 |
| City of Joy | Max Lowe | 1992 | 6.606 |
| Point Break | Bodhi / Mask President | 1991 | 7.154 |
| Ghost | Sam Wheat | 1990 | 7.232 |
| Road House | James Dalton | 1989 | 6.724 |
| Next of Kin | Truman Gates | 1989 | 5.944 |
| Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night | Self - Audience Member | 1988 | 7.6 |
| Dirty Dancing | Johnny Castle | 1987 | 7.325 |
| Steel Dawn | Nomad | 1987 | 5.025 |
| Youngblood | Derek Sutton | 1986 | 6.138 |
| Red Dawn | Jed | 1984 | 6.305 |
| The Outsiders | Darrel Curtis | 1983 | 7.191 |
| Uncommon Valor | Kevin Scott | 1983 | 6.268 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1952 |
| From | Houston, Texas, USA |