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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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Patrick Swayze (2019) | Self (archive footage) | 7 | |
| 2 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) | (archive footage) | 8 | |
| 3 | Powder Blue (2009) | Velvet Larry | 6.1 | |
| 4 | The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis (2007) | Self (Archive footage) | - | - |
| 5 | Christmas in Wonderland (2007) | Wayne Saunders | 5 | |
| 6 | The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006) | Cash (voice) | - | - |
| 7 | Keeping Mum (2005) | Lance | 7.5 | |
| 8 | Icon (2005) | Jason Monk | 5 | |
| 9 | George and the Dragon (2004) | Garth | 6 | |
| 10 | 11:14 (2004) | Frank | 7.3 | |
| 11 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) | Dance Class Instructor | 5.7 | |
| 12 | One Last Dance (2003) | Travis MacPhearson | - | - |
| 13 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) | Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited) | - | - |
| 14 | Overnight (2003) | Self | 6 | |
| 15 | Waking Up in Reno (2002) | Roy Kirkendall | - | - |
| 16 | Donnie Darko (2001) | Jim Cunningham | 8 | |
| 17 | Forever Lulu (2000) | Ben Clifton | - | - |
| 18 | Black Dog (1998) | Jack Crews | 2 | |
| 19 | Letters from a Killer (1998) | Race Darnell | - | - |
| 20 | Three Wishes (1995) | Jack McCloud | - | - |
| 21 | The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) | Self | - | - |
| 22 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) | Vida Boheme | 8.1 | |
| 23 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995) | Pecos Bill | - | - |
| 24 | Father Hood (1993) | Jack Charles | - | - |
| 25 | City of Joy (1992) | Max Lowe | 8 | |
| 26 | The Player (1992) | Patrick Swayze (uncredited) | 6.9 | |
| 27 | Point Break (1991) | Bodhi / Mask President | 7.4 | |
| 28 | Ghost (1990) | Sam Wheat | 6.9 | |
| 29 | Road House (1989) | James Dalton | 7.3 | |
| 30 | Next of Kin (1989) | Truman Gates | 6.7 | |
| 31 | Steel Dawn (1987) | Nomad | - | - |
| 32 | Dirty Dancing (1987) | Johnny Castle | 6.8 | |
| 33 | Youngblood (1986) | Derek Sutton | 7 | |
| 34 | Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) | Ernie 'Slam' Webster | - | - |
| 35 | Red Dawn (1984) | Jed | 6.8 | |
| 36 | Uncommon Valor (1983) | Kevin Scott | 5 | |
| 37 | The Outsiders (1983) | Darrel Curtis | 7.3 | |
| 38 | The Renegades (1982) | Bandit | - | - |
| 39 | Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) | Ace | - | - |
