Patrick Swayze

American actor, producer, singer and dancer

Photo by: photo by Alan Light · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:August 18, 1952

Died:September 14, 2009

Age at death:57

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Cause of death:Pancreatic Cancer

Zodiac Sign:Leo

Height:1.78 m (5′10″)

Born in:Houston, United States

Languages:English

Actor Television Actor Singer Composer Choregrapher Voice Actor Film Actor Musician Aikidoka Film Producer Dancer Singer-songwriter

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Famous For

Notable Work

GhostDirty Dancing

Movies & TV

Donnie DarkoGhostDirty DancingPoint BreakM*A*S*H

Songs & Albums

She's Like the Wind

Awards

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Patrick Swayze

American actor, producer, singer and dancer

Biography

Patrick Wayne Swayze ( SWAY-zee; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, singer-songwriter and dancer. 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. In 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.

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Photos

Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi at the 1990 Grammy Awards. Scanned from the original 35MM film negative.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patrick Swayze at the opening of the restaurant Hollywood Planet in Moscow, September 24, 1996

Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi at the 1990 Grammy Awards. Scanned from the original 35MM film negative.

Paula Abdul & Patrick Swayze. Grammy Awards - back stage during telecast - February, 1990 - Permission granted to copy, publish or post but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can Paula Abdul & Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi on the red carpet at the 1989 Academy Awards, March 29, 1989.

Talking to his fans after "Guys and Dolls".

1990 Grammy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scanned from the original 35MM film negative.