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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Patrick Swayze, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
59 movies · 21 shows
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
2022·0.0
I Am Patrick Swayze
2019·7.0
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017·4.5
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012·7.6
Powder Blue
2009·6.1
Jump
2008·5.0
Christmas in Wonderland
2007·5.4
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
2007·8.0
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
2007·0.0
The Fox and the Hound 2
2006·6.0
Keeping Mum
2005·6.7
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
2005·9.0
Pennis from Heaven
2005·0.0
Icon
2005·5.5
11:14
2004·6.8
George and the Dragon
2004·5.5
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004·6.4
Abby Singer
2003·6.8
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003·7.6
Overnight
2003·6.3
One Last Dance
2003·5.6
Waking Up in Reno
2002·5.1
Green Dragon
2001·6.2
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
2001·6.0
Donnie Darko
2001·7.8
Forever Lulu
2000·5.4
Letters from a Killer
1998·5.4
Black Dog
1998·6.4
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
1998·4.5
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995·0.0
Three Wishes
1995·6.3
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995·7.4
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995·0.0
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995·8.0
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995·6.2
Father Hood
1993·5.8
The Player
1992·7.2
City of Joy
1992·6.6
Point Break
1991·7.2
Ghost
1990·7.2
Next of Kin
1989·5.9
Road House
1989·6.8
Hollywood on Horses
1989·4.7
Tiger Warsaw
1988·5.5
cascadeurs de stars
1988·0.0
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988·7.6
Swayze Dancing
1988·6.7
Steel Dawn
1987·5.0
Dirty Dancing
1987·7.3
Youngblood
1986·6.2
Red Dawn
1984·6.3
Grandview, U.S.A.
1984·5.8
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
1984·4.5
Uncommon Valor
1983·6.3
The Outsiders
1983·7.2
The Renegades
1982·6.6
Return of the Rebels
1981·5.9
The Comeback Kid
1980·6.0
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979·5.2