About
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...
Known for
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985
GhostMovie • 1990
North and SouthSeries • 1985
Dirty DancingMovie • 1987
Donnie DarkoMovie • 2001
Point BreakMovie • 1991
The OutsidersMovie • 1983
WhoopiSeries • 2003
Uncommon ValorMovie • 1983
The PlayerMovie • 1992
The Fox and the Hound 2Movie • 2006
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarMovie • 1995
King Solomon's MinesSeries • 2004
My Best Friend's GirlMovie • 2008
Road HouseMovie • 1989
Keeping MumMovie • 2005
Red DawnMovie • 1984
The BeastSeries • 2009
Father HoodMovie • 1993
11:14Movie • 2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana NightsMovie • 2004
Powder BlueMovie • 2009
E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996