Patrick Swayze
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.
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host
Hollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
The View
1997 · Self
M*A*S*H
1972 · Gary Sturgis
North and South
1985 · Orry Main
Amazing Stories
1985 · Eric David Peterson
Donnie Darko
2001 · Jim Cunningham
Point Break
1991 · Bodhi / Mask President
Ghost
1990 · Sam Wheat
The Movies That Made Us
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Dirty Dancing
1987 · Johnny Castle
The Outsiders
1983 · Darrel Curtis
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001 · Self - Guest
Entertainment Tonight
1981 · Self
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995 · Vida Boheme
King Solomon's Mines
2004 · Allan Quartermain
Red Dawn
1984 · Jed
The Fox and the Hound 2
2006 · Cash (voice)
The Player
1992 · Patrick Swayze (uncred...
Keeping Mum
2005 · Lance
Whoopi
2003 · Tony
Road House
1989 · James Dalton
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004 · Dance Class Instructor
The Beast
2009 · Charles Barker
Father Hood
1993 · Jack Charles
Uncommon Valor
1983 · Kevin Scott
11:14
2004 · Frank
Powder Blue
2009 · Velvet Larry
Next of Kin
1989 · Truman Gates
Black Dog
1998 · Jack Crews
Youngblood
1986 · Derek Sutton
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012 · (archive footage)
Forever Lulu
2000 · Ben Clifton
Waking Up in Reno
2002 · Roy Kirkendall
Grandview, U.S.A.
1984 · Ernie 'Slam' Webster
City of Joy
1992 · Max Lowe
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995 · Pecos Bill
Abby Singer
2003 · Patrick Swayze (uncred...
One Last Dance
2003 · Travis MacPhearson
Steel Dawn
1987 · Nomad
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
2005 · Jason Monk
George and the Dragon
2004 · Garth
Christmas in Wonderland
2007 · Wayne Saunders
The Renegades
1983 · Bandit
Icon
2005 · Jason Monk
Overnight
2003 · Self
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003 · Adrian (archive footag...
Three Wishes
1995 · Jack McCloud
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017 · Self (archive)
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988 · Self - Audience Member
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Self
Letters from a Killer
1998 · Race Darnell
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979 · Ace
Green Dragon
2001 · Gunnery Sergeant Jim L...
Tiger Warsaw
1988 · Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
2005 · Self
The Comeback Kid
1980 · Chuck
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995 · Eric David Peterson (a...
I Am Patrick Swayze
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995 · Self - Presenter
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
1998 · Self
The Renegades
1982 · Bandit
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
1984 · Doug Zimmer
Jump
2008 · Richard Pressburger
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
2007 · Self
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Pennis from Heaven
2005 · Self
Return of the Rebels
1981 · K.C. Barnes
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
2001 · Self
Swayze Dancing
1988 · Himself
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
2007 · Self (Archive footage)