Patrick Swayze
Acting
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).
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Saturday Night Live
The View
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Amazing Stories
North and South
The Movies That Made Us
Ghost
Donnie Darko
The Outsiders
Dirty Dancing
Point Break
King Solomon's Mines
The Player
Red Dawn
Road House
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Powder Blue
E! True Hollywood Story
Father Hood
The Fox and the Hound 2
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
How to Rob a Bank
11:14
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Overnight
Next of Kin
Youngblood
Keeping Mum
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