Patrick Swayze

Acting

Aug 18, 1952 – Sep 14, 2009 · Houston, Texas, USA

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.

Adds the top 10 unseen, by popularity

Donnie Darko2001
as ⁨Jim Cunningham⁩
Dirty Dancing1987
as ⁨Johnny Castle⁩
Ghost1990
as ⁨Sam Wheat⁩
Point Break1991
as ⁨Bodhi / Mask President⁩
The Outsiders1983
as ⁨Darrel Curtis⁩
Road House1989
as ⁨James Dalton⁩
11:142004
as ⁨Frank⁩
as ⁨Patrick Swayze (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Jed⁩
as ⁨Vida Boheme⁩
as ⁨Cash (voice)⁩
as ⁨Dance Class Instructor⁩
as ⁨Lance⁩
as ⁨Jack Crews⁩
as ⁨Velvet Larry⁩
as ⁨Truman Gates⁩
as ⁨Derek Sutton⁩
as ⁨Kevin Scott⁩
as ⁨Max Lowe⁩
as ⁨Nomad⁩
as ⁨Roy Kirkendall⁩
as ⁨Garth⁩
as ⁨Jack Charles⁩
as ⁨Wayne Saunders⁩
as ⁨(archive footage)⁩
as ⁨Pecos Bill⁩
as ⁨Jack McCloud⁩
as ⁨Race Darnell⁩
as ⁨Travis MacPhearson⁩ · Producer

Adds the top 10 unseen, by popularity

Donnie Darko2001
as ⁨Jim Cunningham⁩
Dirty Dancing1987
as ⁨Johnny Castle⁩
Ghost1990
as ⁨Sam Wheat⁩
Point Break1991
as ⁨Bodhi / Mask President⁩
The Outsiders1983
as ⁨Darrel Curtis⁩
Road House1989
as ⁨James Dalton⁩
11:142004
as ⁨Frank⁩
as ⁨Patrick Swayze (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Jed⁩
as ⁨Vida Boheme⁩
as ⁨Cash (voice)⁩
as ⁨Dance Class Instructor⁩
as ⁨Lance⁩
as ⁨Jack Crews⁩
as ⁨Velvet Larry⁩
as ⁨Truman Gates⁩
as ⁨Derek Sutton⁩
as ⁨Kevin Scott⁩
as ⁨Max Lowe⁩
as ⁨Nomad⁩
as ⁨Roy Kirkendall⁩
as ⁨Garth⁩
as ⁨Jack Charles⁩
as ⁨Wayne Saunders⁩
as ⁨(archive footage)⁩
as ⁨Pecos Bill⁩
as ⁨Jack McCloud⁩
as ⁨Race Darnell⁩
as ⁨Travis MacPhearson⁩ · Producer